Jamal
Jamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty or grace.
Origin and history
Jamal is a classic Arabic masculine name meaning beauty or grace. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a familiar, well-established choice. Today, it is recognized for its strong historical roots and pleasant meaning.
Popularity in the United States
33,235 babies in the United States have been named Jamal since 1880. It ranks #642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #950.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 558 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,691 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,187 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,265 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,898 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,266 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,268 |
Famous people named Jamal
- Jamal Adams: American football player, Athlete
- Jamal Crawford: Basketball player, Sports broadcaster
- Jamal Murray: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Arabic root j-m-l, which relates to concepts of beauty, elegance, and good manners.
- Jamal experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.