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UK boy's name

Aamil

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who is striving".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aamil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3416, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aamil is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Aamil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aamil ranked #3416 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Aamil.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3416

2012

Births in 2012

5

Latest year

Peak year

2012

5 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Aamil mean?

The name Aamil traces its roots to the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "aml," which means "action" or "deed." The name Aamil essentially means "one who does" or "one who acts."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aamil can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in verse 105 of Surah An-Nahl, which translates to "We have sent down to you the Book with the truth, so that you may judge between people by that which Allah has shown you."

In the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islam, Aamil ibn Abi Aamil was a prominent figure. He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud.

Another notable figure in Islamic history with the name Aamil was Aamil ibn Bahdala, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior. He was known for his skill in battle and his eloquent poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of courage and honor.

In the 9th century CE, Aamil ibn al-Qadir al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He was born in Baghdad and is revered for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in the Hanafi school of thought.

Moving forward in time, Aamil Maalouf was a prominent 20th-century Lebanese author and journalist. Born in 1949, he wrote several novels and non-fiction works that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. His works, such as "The Rock of Tanios" and "Samarcande," have been translated into numerous languages and have received critical acclaim.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Aamil. While the name has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted and used across various regions and communities around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aamil over time

The chart below shows babies named Aamil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aamil, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aamil
01345200920102012

Decades

Aamil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3975 12 3
2000s #4527 3 1

Related

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FAQ

Aamil: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aamil in the UK right now?

In 2012, Aamil was ranked #3416 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Aamil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Aamil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aamil?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who is striving".

How many people are called Aamil in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Aamil across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.