Ammanuel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Ammanuel, you're looking at a name that fewer than 59 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Ammanuel a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
Ammanuel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ammanuel is a boy's baby name, a variant spelling of Emmanuel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is with us.' This prophetic name echoes through Isaiah and the New Testament, applied to the coming Messiah. The Am- spelling reflects an Amharic or Tigrinya influence — this form is widely used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Christian communities.
Spiritually profound and culturally rich, Ammanuel carries the promise of divine presence in every syllable.
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In the American context, Ammanuel is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1995–2021). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 59 total births, Ammanuel exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ammanuel has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #10870 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 36 | #11243 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | #10309 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #8931 | — |
The Story of Ammanuel
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Ammanuel is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ammanuel are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Ammanuel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ammanuel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 36 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ammanuel by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1995–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | #10870 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12262 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12293 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12191 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12238 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10858 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7616 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9175 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11443 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8931 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2021