Jalal
Jalal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Majesty, greatness, or glory.
Origin and history
Jalal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'majesty' or 'glory'. It is widely known in the Islamic world, famously associated with the 13th-century Persian poet Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, primarily chosen by families with Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
755 babies in the United States have been named Jalal since 1880. It ranks #3921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.7 %)
- NY (26.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 154 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Jalal
- Jalal Mansur Nuriddin: Musician, Poet
- Jalal Talabani: Politician, President
Fun facts
- It is part of the original name of Rumi, the renowned 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi.
- The name comes from the Arabic root j-l-l, which conveys concepts of grandeur and loftiness.