Jameel

Jameel - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Jameel at a glance

Jameel is ranked #4067 among boy baby names in 2023, with 5 births in 2023. It peaked in 1977 at #717 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.

Rank in 2023
#4067
Births in 2023
5
Peak year
1977 (#717)
First appeared
1976
Trend
#3997 in 2013 → #4067 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 292,965 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Jameel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #986. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jameel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jameel? 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 Jameel. The baby boy name Jameel was given to 5 baby boys in 2023, ranking #4067 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 292,965 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jameel peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 717.



Famous with this name

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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Jameel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jameel is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,913 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,913.

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 Jameel is where you live.


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Jameel origin and meaning

Jameel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Jameel, pop culture references for the name Jameel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jameel

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

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

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20234067
20223058
20193946
20172343
20162769
20154059
20133997
20093083
20083096
20072520
20061734
20052070
20042476
20031944
20021904
20011640
20001434
19992351
19981688
19971501
19961395
19951217
19941288
19931147
19921048
19911128
19901556
19891556
19881733
19871565
19851045
19841006
1983985
1982905
1981971
1980797
1979754
1978740
1977717
1976986

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1913

Even more about Jameel


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 Jameel 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 Jameel?

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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#
On chart
1977
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Jameel
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 292,965
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1976
2023 births +5

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