Jamaal

Jamaal - A very unique male name

Jamaal appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #900. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jamaal and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jamaal? 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 Jamaal. The baby boy name Jamaal was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4022 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jamaal peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 286.

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Jamaal is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jamaal is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,737 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,737.

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 Jamaal is where you live.

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Jamaal origin and meaning

Arabic

A transliteration of Jamal, Arabic for 'beauty'

Jamaal is an extended transliteration of the Arabic name Jamāl, 'beauty', also familiar in the phrase Jamāl al-Dīn. It entered US data in 1975 and peaked in 1982.

Attested etymology

Jamaal is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Jamaal

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

Jamal / Jamel / Jamil / Jameel / Josemanuel / Jamell / Janiel / Juanmanuel / Jonael / Jemal /

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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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Even more about Jamaal

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 Jamaal 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 Jamaal?

3 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

juh-MAHL · /dʒəˈmɑːl/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Jamal — The standard transliteration
• Jamel — A common American spelling

Famous bearers

• Jamaal Charles — American football running back, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A dignified Arabic name with a clear, positive meaning, in a spelling that stresses the long second syllable.

Worth knowing

• Often shortened in spelling to Jamal