Cemal

Cemal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “beauty, charm.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2019.

Cemal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“beauty, charm”

About the name Cemal

Cemal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “beauty, charm” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cemal first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4624 in 1978, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 7 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cemal in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#4624 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Total since 1880
7

Cemal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1578 in 1997
Babies named Cemal in 2019
4
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cemal mean?

Cemal means “beauty, charm” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cemal a boy or girl name?

Cemal is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2019.

What origin is the name Cemal?

Cemal comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Cemal?

Cemal first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #4624 in 1978, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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