Jahmal
Jahmal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty, grace, or elegance.
Origin and history
Jahmal is a variant spelling of Jamal, an Arabic name meaning 'beauty' or 'grace'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century as a distinctive cultural name. Today, it remains a recognized though relatively uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,211 babies in the United States have been named Jahmal since 1880. It ranks #3487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53.9 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- FL (19.2 %)
- LA (5 %)
- IL (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 226 |
| 1980-1990 | 257 |
| 1990-2000 | 327 |
| 2000-2010 | 249 |
| 2010-2019 | 122 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Jahmal
- Jahmal Harvey: Boxer, Athlete
Nicknames
Jah, Mal
Fun facts
- Jahmal is an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional Arabic name Jamal.
- The spelling Jahmal saw its highest relative usage in the United States during the late 1970s through the 1990s.