Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Amala Updated February 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Amala Gender: Female Origin: Arabic Meaning: Hope, Expectation ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Amala? The name Amala is primarily a female name of Arabic origin that means Hope, Expectation. People who like the name Amala also like: Isla, Naomi, Cassia, Mila, Aria, Lyra, Genevieve, Alastair, Xander, Holden, Maddox, Atticus, Delano, Elias Names like Amala: Amali, Amela, Amal, Amelie, Amalie, Anaelle, Aniol, Annlea, Annwyl, Ammiel, Amiela, Anelia, Analu, Annily, Anil, Anielo, Amalia, Aminali, Aniela, Amelia, Ayunli, Analeia, Amil, Anila, Amiel Stats for the Name Amala Amala is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Amala is currently not ranked in U.S. births