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UK boy's name

Amanuel

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amanuel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amanuel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.

This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Amanuel. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amanuel ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 boys were registered as Amanuel.
  • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amanuel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2020

8 births

Estimated living

56

2026

Meaning

What does Amanuel mean?

The name Amanuel originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is a combination of two Hebrew words, "aman" meaning "faithful" and "el" meaning "God," forming the name that translates to "God is faithful" or "Faithful to God."

In the Bible, the name is mentioned in the Book of Exodus, where it refers to one of the leaders of the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. This early reference to the name highlights its significance in religious and historical contexts.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amanuel can be found in the biblical figure Immanuel, which is a variant spelling of the same name. Immanuel is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah as a symbolic name for the Messiah, further solidifying the name's religious connotations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amanuel. In the 4th century, Amanuel of Edessa was a prominent Syrian philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to Christian theology. Another Amanuel, born in the 16th century, was a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar who played a significant role in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

In the realm of literature, Amanuel de los Rios was a 17th-century Spanish poet and dramatist who gained recognition for his works during the Spanish Golden Age. Additionally, Amanuel Taddesse, born in 1915, was an Ethiopian nobleman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 1974 to 1975.

Amanuel Iyasu, born in 1944, is a notable contemporary figure who served as the President of Eritrea from 1993 to 2001, playing a pivotal role in the country's independence and subsequent governance.

The name Amanuel has remained popular throughout history, carrying a rich cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods. Its enduring presence reflects the universal appeal of its meaning and the reverence it holds in various traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amanuel over time

The chart below shows babies named Amanuel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amanuel, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amanuel
02468200120122024

Decades

Amanuel by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amanuel 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
2020s #3412 22 4
2010s #3455 25 5
2000s #2955 9 2

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FAQ

Amanuel: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Amanuel was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Amanuel most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Amanuel in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amanuel?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".

How many people are called Amanuel in the UK?

A total of 56 babies have been registered as Amanuel across the 11 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.