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Amulek

A boy's name with 8 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

When Amulek hit its peak of 8 births in 2016, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.

Today, Amulek reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

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

Amulek is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, known primarily as a character name in the Book of Mormon — a scripture of the Latter-day Saint faith — where Amulek is a missionary companion to the prophet Alma. The name's etymology within the text is not clearly defined.

For families in the LDS tradition, Amulek carries the specific weight of a scriptural hero known for his courageous stand for truth. Outside that context, it's an ancient-sounding name with a strong consonant structure — rare, purposeful, and memorable.

EtymologyShow more

Amulek is built from 6 letters and three syllablesa mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Amulek creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.

At a Glance

8
Total births
Since 2016
2016
Peak
8 births
2016
First recorded
1 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Amulek has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.

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First appeared: 2016Peak: 2016 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amulek
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2010s8#8875

The Story of Amulek

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Amulek is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amulek are most likely born between 2016 and 2016.

How rare is Amulek?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 8 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20162016)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amulek
YearBirthsRank
20168#8875

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amulek a boy's or girl's name?
Amulek is primarily a boy's name.
When was Amulek most popular?
Amulek reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Amulek?
Amulek is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 8 babies in the U.S. since 2016. Its peak was in 2016.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20162016