Ammiel

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 89 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Ammiel is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2004 to 2022, Ammiel has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Ammiel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Ammiel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'people of God' or 'my people belong to God,' from am ('people') and El ('God'). In the Bible, Ammiel was the father of Bathsheba and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.

Ammiel carries deep biblical heritage — a name connected to both the scouting of the Promised Land and the lineage of King David.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ammiel is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2004 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Ammiel’s rarity (89 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2004

2019

Peak

8 births

2004

First recorded

19 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ammiel has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.

First appeared: 2004Peak: 2019 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ammiel
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	21	#9845	▼
2010s	40	#10219	▲
2000s	28	#11275	—

The Story of Ammiel

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Ammiel is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ammiel are most likely born between 2009 and 2022.

How rare is Ammiel?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ammiel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 40 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Ammiel by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 2004–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ammiel
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	7	#9888	+1 (16.7%)
2021	6	#10871	-2 (-25.0%)
2020	8	#8776	0
2019	8	#8943	+1 (14.3%)
2017	7	#9748	+1 (16.7%)
2016	6	#10828	-1 (-14.3%)
2014	7	#9695	0
2012	7	#9762	+2 (40.0%)
2010	5	#12339	0
2009	5	#12594	0
2007	5	#12456	0
2006	5	#12140	-2 (-28.6%)
2005	7	#9176	+1 (16.7%)
2004	6	#10011	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammiel a boy's or girl's name?

Ammiel is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ammiel most popular?

Ammiel reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Ammiel?

Ammiel is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 2004. Its peak was in 2019.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2022