Jameel
Jameel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, handsome, or graceful.
Origin and history
Jameel is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful or handsome. It has been used steadily in the United States since the late 20th century, offering a classic Arabic option with a gentle phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,040 babies in the United States have been named Jameel since 1880. It ranks #2342 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- PA (17.5 %)
- NJ (17.2 %)
- NY (16.5 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 515 |
| 1980-1990 | 661 |
| 1990-2000 | 763 |
| 2000-2010 | 576 |
| 2010-2019 | 366 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Jameel
- Jameel Sewell: Athlete, American football player
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Arabic root j-m-l, which relates to beauty and grace.
- Transliterations into English include Jamil, Jameel, and Djamel.