Jamaal
Boy nameJamaal has been given to 8,587 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1982. In 2025, about 1 in 65,695 boys was named Jamaal.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,587
Peak year
1982 (724 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1970
10-year trend
▼ -61%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jamaal — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Jamaal
Jamaal Lascelles
English association football player (born 1993)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jamaal.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jamaal?
Jamaal has been given to 8,587 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jamaal peak?
Jamaal peaked in 1982, when 724 babies were given the name.
Is Jamaal a girl or boy name?
Jamaal is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Jamaal are boys).
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