Jamal
Jamal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jamal
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic جَمَال (jamāl, “beauty”).
How popular is Jamal?
Since 1880, 266 girls and 33,235 boys in the U.S. have been named Jamal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4222 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #233 in 1993. In 2025, 169 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jamal
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Sibling name ideas for Jamal
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Jamal FAQ
What does the name Jamal mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic جَمَال (jamāl, “beauty”).
What is the origin of the name Jamal?
Jamal is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Jamal?
Since 1880, 266 girls and 33,235 boys in the U.S. have been named Jamal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4222 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #233 in 1993. In 2025, 169 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jamal a boy or girl name?
Jamal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 266 girls and 33,235 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.