Jaleel

Jaleel - A very unique male name

Jaleel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1891. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jaleel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jaleel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jaleel. The baby boy name Jaleel was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2127 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jaleel peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 639.

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Jaleel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jaleel is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #898 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,608.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jaleel is where you live.

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Jaleel origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic jalīl, 'great, exalted, sublime'

Jaleel is a spelling of the Arabic name Jalil, from the root for greatness and exaltation; al-Jalil, 'the Majestic,' is among the traditional names of God in Islam. US use rose with Jaleel White's fame in the 1990s — the name peaked in 1994 — and has been falling since.

Attested etymology

Jaleel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jaleel, pop culture references for the name Jaleel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jaleel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jaleel, sorted by popularity.

Joel / Julio / Jaziel / Jewel / Jewell / Jael / Jasiel / Jalil / Jahlil / Jahaziel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jaleel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jaleel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jaleel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

jah-LEEL · /dʒəˈliːl/

Around the world

• Jalil (Arabic) — The standard transliteration of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Jalil — The standard spelling of the same name.
• Jaleal — An occasional further respelling.

Famous bearers

• Jaleel White — Actor known for playing Steve Urkel on Family Matters (b. 1976) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

An established Arabic name with a dignified meaning, kept familiar in the US by a beloved sitcom character's actor.

Worth knowing

• Most Americans will spell it Jalil or think first of the surname-like Jalil.