Princess, leader, or one who is full of hope
Ameelah is a variant of the Arabic name Amila or Amira. It is often interpreted as meaning 'princess' or 'leader' from the root 'Amir', or associated with the word 'Amal' meaning 'hope'. It represents a sense of nobility and aspiration.
Less common today
Ameelah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,431 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).