Aimal
Of Arabic origin, a feminine name meaning "sublime, most exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aimal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aimal today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aimal births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aimal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aimal with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aimal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,787
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Aimal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aimal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aimal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aimal
The name Aimal finds its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "aimal," which means "worker" or "laborer." The name gained popularity in regions where Arabic and Islamic influences were strong, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aimal can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate. During this time, the name was often given to individuals who worked in various trades and professions, reflecting the meaning of the word from which it originated.
The name Aimal has been associated with several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One such individual was Aimal al-Qadi, a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for his knowledge and wisdom.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Aimal was Aimal ibn Abi al-Rafi, a military commander and governor who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. He played a crucial role in the conquest and administration of various territories within the expanding Islamic Empire.
In the 11th century CE, Aimal al-Din al-Kashi was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made important contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and astrology, and his works were widely studied and influential during his time.
During the 12th century CE, Aimal al-Mulk was a prominent vizier and statesman in the Seljuk Empire. He was known for his political acumen and played a significant role in the administration and governance of the empire.
In more recent times, Aimal Khan Niazi was a notable Afghan politician and military leader who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as the Governor of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and played a crucial role in the struggle for Afghan independence from British rule.
While the name Aimal has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used in various regions and contexts throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human cultures and traditions.
People
Aimal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aimal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aimal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aimal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aimal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Aimal a common name?
We classify Aimal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aimal most popular?
The single biggest year for Aimal was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aimal is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aimal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aimal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aimal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aimal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aimal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aimal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Aimal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.