Jamaal
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-ma-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Handsome.
- Origin
- Arabic
Jamaal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,516 baby boys have been named Jamaal. The name peaked in 1982 with 715 US births that year (rank #287). In 2024, ranked #3406 nationally — 3,119 places below its 1982 peak.
Top States for Jamaal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jamaal births are: New York (685), California (676), Florida (600).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Jamaal
If you like Jamaal's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jamaal's exact length and starting letter: Jabari, Jabbar, Jacira, Jackie, Jaclyn.
Quick Facts About Jamaal
Variant Forms
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Compare Jamaal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jamaal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).