Jamelle
Jamelle is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, beautiful, or graceful.
Origin and history
Jamelle is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Jamil, which means handsome or beautiful. In the United States, it has been used as a contemporary given name primarily since the late 20th century. It remains a rare name for boys, with limited overall usage.
Popularity in the United States
816 babies in the United States have been named Jamelle since 1880. It ranks #3860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- FL (16 %)
- NC (16 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- OK (11 %)
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 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 397 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Jamelle
- Jamelle Holieway: Athlete, Football Player
- Jamelle Bouie: Journalist, Columnist
Fun facts
- Jamelle derives from the Arabic root J-M-L, which relates to beauty and elegance.
- It developed in English-speaking regions as a phonetic spelling variant of Jamil or Jamel.