NAME PROFILE

Jamal

Jamal is an Arabic name meaning 'beauty.' it has a charismatic, powerful energy and suggests a person who is visionary, principled, and community-minded.

Key Stats

Total births33,501
GenderMale (92% / 8%)
Peak year1993
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1959
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 22%CA — 20%MI — 20%IL — 19%OH — 19%

Notable People

Jamal Crawford (Athlete) · Jamal Murray (Athlete) · Jamal Adams (Athlete) · Jamal Khashoggi (Journalist) · Jamal Malik (Fictional Character)

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