Jemel
Jemel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, beautiful, or graceful.
Origin and history
Jemel is a male given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root meaning 'beauty' or 'handsome'. It is a variant spelling of the classic Arabic name Jamil or Jamal. In the United States, it remains a rare choice, with fewer than a thousand boys given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
724 babies in the United States have been named Jemel since 1880. It ranks #3952 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (91.7 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
- GA (2.6 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 229 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 58 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Jemel is an alternative transliteration of the traditional Arabic name Jamal or Jamil.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the United States have been registered with the exact spelling Jemel since 1880.