Jamaal

Jamaal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Jamaal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jamaal

Jamaal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jamaal first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #287 in 1982, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 8,516 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jamaal in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#287 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Babies named Jamaal in 2024
34
Total since 1880
8,516

Jamaal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#629 in 1997
Babies named Jamaal in 2025
3
Total since 1996
435

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jamaal mean?

The meaning of Jamaal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jamaal a boy or girl name?

Jamaal is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jamaal?

Jamaal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jamaal?

Jamaal first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #287 in 1982, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].