BoyArabic origin

Jamal: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Beauty, a name of handsome grace and aesthetic perfection.

Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Current rank
#912
Peak
#233 in 1993

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1946: #333719461950: #348919501960: #183719601970: #47719701980: #32719801990: #24719902000: #36620002005: #46320052010: #60920102015: #73820152020: #9122020#1#3489

What Jamal Means

Jamal is a boy name of Arabic origin. Beauty, a name of handsome grace and aesthetic perfection.

How Popular Jamal Is

Jamal currently ranks #912 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #233 in 1993. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Jamal

  • Jamal peaked at #233 in the U.S. in 1993.
  • Jamal is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Jamal is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.

Names Like Jamal

Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Jamal

Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jamal.

Questions About Jamal

What does Jamal mean?

Jamal is a boy name of Arabic origin. Beauty, a name of handsome grace and aesthetic perfection.

How popular is Jamal?

Jamal currently ranks #912 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #233 in 1993. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Jamal come from?

Jamal comes from Arabic roots. Jamal peaked at #233 in the U.S. in 1993.

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