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UK boy's name

Amil

Person who hopes, aspires, or aims for something.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.

This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Amil. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amil ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 boys were registered as Amil.
  • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

1998

6 births

Estimated living

65

2026

Meaning

What does Amil mean?

The given name Amil has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "amal," which means hope or aspiration. The name was commonly used in regions with significant Arab cultural influence, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe during the medieval period.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Amil is believed to hold spiritual significance. It appears in several religious texts and historical records from the region, often associated with individuals renowned for their piety, wisdom, or scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Amil can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He referred to an individual named Amil al-Din, who was a renowned jurist and theologian of the time.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amil. Among them is Amil Bey (1824-1898), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century.

Another prominent individual was Amil Ghusayn (1897-1962), an Iraqi poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of modern Arabic literature.

In the field of science, Amil Kabir (1801-1868) was an Iranian mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the modernization of Iran during the Qajar dynasty.

Another notable figure was Amil Khuri (1891-1973), a Lebanese philosopher, poet, and journalist who was a prominent figure in the Arab cultural and literary scene of the early 20th century.

While the name Amil has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has also gained popularity in various parts of the world due to cultural exchange and migration. However, the historical significance and meaning of the name remain closely tied to its Arabic origins and the rich cultural heritage associated with it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amil over time

The chart below shows babies named Amil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amil, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amil
02356199620092023

Decades

Amil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amil 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 #4107 4 1
2010s #3968 24 6
2000s #3021 24 6
1990s #2260 14 3

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FAQ

Amil: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Amil was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Amil most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Amil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amil?

Person who hopes, aspires, or aims for something.

How many people are called Amil in the UK?

A total of 66 babies have been registered as Amil across the 16 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.