Amiel

Amiel - A very unique male name

Amiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1918 on position #1614. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amiel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amiel. The baby boy name Amiel was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2696 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amiel peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 1614.

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Amiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amiel is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,587 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,849.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amiel is where you live.

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Amiel origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

From Hebrew Amiel — 'my people are God' (am, 'people', + El, 'God')

Amiel is a biblical Hebrew name borne by several figures, including one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan. It has appeared in US data only occasionally since 1918, a quiet biblical option that never became common. Its elements are transparent in Hebrew: am, people, and El, God.

Attested etymology

Amiel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Amiel, pop culture references for the name Amiel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Amiel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amiel, sorted by popularity.

Anil / Aniello / Anuel / Anmol / Amelio / Amanuel / Amil / Amilio / Amelia / Amel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Amiel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amiel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amiel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AH-mee-el · /ˈɑːmiɛl/
Also heard as ah-MEE-el; the two stresses both occur.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ammiel — The doubled-m biblical spelling.

Famous bearers

• Amiel — One of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan, in the Book of Numbers (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Amiel for a biblical name with a gentle sound that sits far from the crowded Bible names.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Emile, Amil or the surname of the Swiss writer Henri-Frédéric Amiel.