Jemal
Jemal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty, grace, or handsome.
Origin and history
Jemal is a masculine name of Arabic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Jamal. It means beauty, grace, or elegance. While relatively rare in the United States, it has enjoyed steady niche usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
901 babies in the United States have been named Jemal since 1880. It ranks #3777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- NJ (4.2 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
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 | 251 |
| 1970-1980 | 234 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Jemal
- Jemal Countess: Photographer
Fun facts
- Jemal is a common Romanization variant of the Arabic name Jamal.