Jamal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jamal has Arabic origins, meaning beauty or handsomeness. It evolved from the Arabic word 'jamāl' and has been used in English since the 20th century. The name is associated with positive traits and lacks biblical relevance. Jamal has several variants and is currently viewed favorably, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Jamal is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jamal has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jamal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2406th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 426th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 267th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 449th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 840th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5966th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8348th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jamal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jamal"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈmɑːl/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Jamal is derived from the Arabic word 'jamāl,' which means 'beauty' or 'handsomeness.'
Meaning
beauty, handsomeness
Language Evolution
جمال (jamāl) - Arabic, Jamal - English transliteration
Historical Usage
Jamal gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities around the world.
Variants & Derivatives
Jameel, Jamil, Jamaluddin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jamal is perceived as a strong and positive name, often associated with beauty and charm.
Famous People
Jamal Khashoggi - Journalist, Jamal Crawford - Professional basketball player, Jamal Adams - Professional football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jamal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jamal"
"Jamal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2406th of 7552 | 218 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 426th of 10718 | 5,715 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 267th of 16616 | 14,548 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 449th of 24088 | 9,321 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 840th of 23106 | 3,261 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5966th of 19264 | 130 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8348th of 27321 | 130 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Jamal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.70% 461st/2937 |
6.78% 236th/3483 |
15.58% 548th/3518 |
12.24% 495th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.22% 303rd/3685 |
4.36% 195th/4475 |
4.24% 220th/5194 |
7.57% 478th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.89% 499th/4582 |
7.53% 389th/5164 |
4.94% 361st/7313 |
10.30% 769th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.55% 779th/3984 |
17.52% 786th/4487 |
10.95% 747th/6822 |
18.95% 1189th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jamal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jamal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jamal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.