Jamal
Jamal first appears in US records in 1946. It peaked in 1993, when 1,245 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 169.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jamal popular?
Declining Jamal is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
| 2020s | 1,268 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,266 | |
| 2000s | 5,898 | |
| 1990s | 10,265 | |
| 1980s | 7,187 | |
| 1970s | 4,691 | |
| 1960s | 558 | |
| 1950s | 91 | |
| 1940s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jamal mean?
From Arabic جمال (jamāl), the abstract noun 'beauty', from the root j-m-l. Jamal is the masculine name built directly on this root and is well established as 'beauty' or 'handsome'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamal mean?
Jamal means Beauty, handsome. From Arabic جمال (jamāl), the abstract noun 'beauty', from the root j-m-l. Jamal is the masculine name built directly on this root and is well established as 'beauty' or 'handsome'.
What is the origin of the name Jamal?
Jamal is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Jamal?
Jamal is pronounced “juh-MAHL.”
Is Jamal a boy or a girl name?
Jamal is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jamal a popular name right now?
Jamal is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
How popular is the name Jamal?
In 2025, Jamal ranked #1197 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jamal most popular?
Jamal was most popular in 1993, when about 1,245 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Jamal?
Names similar to Jamal include Ali, Ibrahim, Ayaan, Ahmad, Musa.
What names go well with Jamal?
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