Jamal
Jamal is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “beauty, grace, handsome.” Jamal derives from the Arabic root for beauty, encompassing both physical handsomeness and inner grace.
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how do you pronounce Jamal?
jah-MAHL
where does the name Jamal come from?
An Arabic name and surname, also spelled Jamaal or Jammal, meaning beauty, popular in the Arab and Muslim worlds and among African Americans; it is usually masculine but has also been given to girls.
In Islamic aesthetics, 'jamal' is one of the divine attributes — God's beauty manifested in creation. The name aspires to beauty of character, action, and appearance in harmonious balance.
how popular is this name?
Jamal has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 54 years since 1968. It peaked at #233 in 1993, and ranked #868 in 2021.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #868 |
| 2020 | #910 |
| 2019 | #859 |
| 2018 | #768 |
| 2017 | #761 |
| 2016 | #702 |
| 2015 | #739 |
| 2014 | #766 |
| 2013 | #751 |
| 2012 | #690 |
| 2010 | #609 |
| 2000 | #365 |
| 1993 | #233 |
| 1990 | #247 |
| 1980 | #327 |
| 1970 | #477 |
| 1968 | #788 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jamal fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Jamal?
- Jamal Abdel Nasser (President of Egypt, pan-Arab leader)
- Jamal Murray (Canadian-born NBA player)
what are the nicknames and variants of Jamal?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Jamal?
what names go well with Jamal?
Sibling names that share Jamal's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jamal
What does the name Jamal mean?
Jamal means “beauty, grace, handsome”.
What is the origin of the name Jamal?
Jamal comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Jamaal and Jammal.
How popular is the name Jamal?
Jamal ranked #868 in the US in 2021, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1993, at #233, and it has spent 54 years in the top 1,000 since 1968.
Is Jamal a boy or girl name?
Jamal is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Jamal?
Jamal is pronounced jah-MAHL, with 2 syllables.
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