Amel is of Arabic origin, meaning "hope". It is also a diminutive form of Amelia, which means "rival" in Latin. This name gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and positive association with hope. In France, Amel is particularly popular among Muslims, reflecting the country's diverse cultural landscape.
The name Amel experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past five decades, with notable peaks in recent years. From 5 births annually between 1973 and 1981, there was a marked increase to 24 births in 2000. The highest point was reached in 2018 with 20 births. However, since then, the number of births has slightly decreased, with 12 births recorded in both 2021 and 2022, and 11 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 447 babies named Amel born between 1973 and 2023.