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UK girl's name

Ameela

A feminine Arabic name meaning hardworking or industrious.

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.

Ameela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ameela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2002 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.

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

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Ameela. 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

  • Ameela ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Ameela.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ameela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2024

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Ameela mean?

The name Ameela is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "aml," which means "hope" or "expectation." It is a feminine name that has been popular in various parts of the Arab world for centuries.

In the early days of Islam, the name Ameela gained prominence as a symbol of hope and faith. It was often given to girls born during times of hardship or struggle, with the belief that the name would bring them good fortune and blessings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ameela can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries. These scholars often referred to the name in their writings, praising its meaning and significance.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Ameela. One of the earliest examples is Ameela bint al-Walid, a 7th-century Arab poet known for her eloquence and literary prowess. Another notable figure is Ameela al-Zahawi (1876-1940), an Iraqi poet and activist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural renaissance.

In the modern era, Ameela has been a popular name among Arab families, with several notable women carrying the name. Ameela Saeedi (born 1946) is a renowned Pakistani actress and singer who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Ameela Sailunfu (born 1979) is a Chinese-Uyghur actress and model, known for her work in both Chinese and Uyghur films.

Ameela Fatima (born 1985) is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented her country in various international tournaments. Ameela Ahmad (born 1976) is a British-Pakistani author and journalist, known for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity.

The name Ameela continues to be popular across the Arab world and among Muslim communities worldwide, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a message of hope and optimism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ameela over time

The chart below shows babies named Ameela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Ameela, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ameela
01234200220132024

Decades

Ameela by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ameela 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 #4843 4 1
2000s #4669 6 2

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FAQ

Ameela: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ameela was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ameela most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Ameela in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ameela?

A feminine Arabic name meaning hardworking or industrious.

How many people are called Ameela in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Ameela across the 3 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.