NAME PROFILE
Jemel
Garden of holly or court of the holly; this name suggests a vibrant individual with a deep connection to nature and a spirited, welcoming personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 724 |
| Gender | Male (26% / 74%) |
| Peak year | 1976 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 86%NC — 10%GA — 5%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Leslie Caron (Actress, An American in Paris) · Leslie Jones (Comedian, Saturday Night Live) · Leslie Odom Jr. (Actor, Hamilton) · Leslie Marmon Silko (Writer, Ceremony) · Leslie Nielsen (Actor, Airplane!)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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