Ameli is of Latin origin and means "rival." It is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which was taken from the Latin word 'aemulus,' meaning "to strive for" or "to rival." The name Ameli is often associated with ambition and competition, reflecting its etymology. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used as a given name. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other names of Latin origin.
The name Ameli experienced a significant increase in popularity from 2022 to 2023, with a total of 28 births recorded in the latter year, more than doubling the previous peak of 14 births in 2019. Prior to this surge, the number of annual births fluctuated between 5 and 16, with no clear upward or downward trend. The most notable outliers were in 2022 and 2023, suggesting a recent spike in interest for the name Ameli.