Boy
Jamal
beauty, handsome
About Jamal
There's an inherent coolness factor here that's difficult to quantify but impossible to ignore. This name has proved its staying power across decades, remaining relevant without following fleeting trends. It possesses a natural rhythm that makes it feel both grounded and dynamic simultaneously. The name suggests confidence and capability—someone who moves through the world with purpose and presence.
Many parents appreciate how it represents cultural pride while being universally recognizable and pronounceable. It's equally at home in creative industries, corporate boardrooms, or academic institutions. The name doesn't pigeonhole its bearer into any particular path; instead, it provides a strong foundation upon which any personality can build.
Short enough to be punchy, substantial enough to carry weight, it strikes that sweet spot many parents seek. It's a name that wears well at every age and life stage.
Popularity of the Name Jamal
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | #790 | ||||
| 1969 | #480 | ||||
| 1970 | #477 | ||||
| 1971 | #399 | ||||
| 1972 | #377 | ||||
| 1973 | #376 | ||||
| 1974 | #359 | ||||
| 1975 | #357 | ||||
| 1976 | #320 | ||||
| 1977 | #319 | ||||
| 1978 | #317 | ||||
| 1979 | #343 | ||||
| 1980 | #327 | ||||
| 1981 | #343 | ||||
| 1982 | #336 | ||||
| 1983 | #374 | ||||
| 1984 | #354 | ||||
| 1985 | #323 | ||||
| 1986 | #269 | ||||
| 1987 | #238 | ||||
| 1988 | #237 | ||||
| 1989 | #239 | ||||
| 1990 | #247 | ||||
| 1991 | #249 | #388 | |||
| 1992 | #240 | #398 | |||
| 1993 | #233 | #330 | #363 | ||
| 1994 | #240 | #346 | |||
| 1995 | #266 | #382 | |||
| 1996 | #282 | #323 | #368 | ||
| 1997 | #317 | #265 | #406 | ||
| 1998 | #372 | #254 | #345 | #421 | |
| 1999 | #335 | #260 | #499 | ||
| 2000 | #366 | #296 | #510 | ||
| 2001 | #346 | #273 | #459 | #381 | |
| 2002 | #363 | #286 | #514 | #446 | |
| 2003 | #398 | #263 | #447 | ||
| 2004 | #442 | #289 | #463 | #519 | |
| 2005 | #463 | #305 | #584 | #520 | |
| 2006 | #505 | #373 | #595 | ||
| 2007 | #532 | #410 | #588 | ||
| 2008 | #567 | #479 | #775 | #693 | |
| 2009 | #613 | #403 | #349 | #864 | |
| 2010 | #609 | #457 | #466 | #903 | |
| 2011 | #673 | #434 | #825 | #966 | |
| 2012 | #690 | #524 | #731 | ||
| 2013 | #752 | #591 | #812 | ||
| 2014 | #766 | #556 | #790 | ||
| 2015 | #739 | #603 | #927 | ||
| 2016 | #703 | #611 | #944 | ||
| 2017 | #762 | #735 | #776 | #897 | |
| 2018 | #768 | #740 | #776 | #747 | |
| 2019 | #860 | #653 | #800 | #822 | |
| 2020 | #912 | #775 | #835 | ||
| 2021 | #868 | #758 | #567 | #863 | |
| 2022 | #789 | #817 | #771 | ||
| 2023 | #629 | #670 | #923 | ||
| 2024 | #712 | #779 | |||
| 2025 | #679 | #703 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jamal
Names Similar to Jamal
Nicknames for Jamal
- Jam
- Jay
- Mal
Famous People Named Jamal
| Jamal Adams | American football player |
| Jamal Mashburn | former NBA player |
| Jamal Murray | NBA basketball player |
| Jamal Lewis | former NFL player |
| Jamal Anderson | former NFL player |
| Jamal Khashoggi | Saudi journalist |
| Jamal Woolard | actor, played Notorious B.I.G. in a biopic |
| Jamal Edwards | British entrepreneur |
| Jamal Lyon | character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Jamal Blackman | English footballer |
| Jamal Idris | Australian rugby player |
| Jamal Mayers | former NHL player |
| Jamal Sims | choreographer |
| Jamal Duff | actor and former NFL player |
| Jamal Malik | character in the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" |
| Jamal Crawford | American film director |
| Jamal Mashburn Jr. | college basketball player |
| Jamal Abdillah | Malaysian singer |
| Jamal Bhuyan | Bangladeshi footballer |
Characters Named Jamal
| Jamal Wallace | character in the movie "Finding Forrester" |
| Jamal Lyon | character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Jamal Malik | character in the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" |
| Jamal Grant | character in the TV show "My Wife and Kids" |
| Jamal Starkweather | character in the book "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare |
| Jamal Smith | character in the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Jamal Afari | character in the TV show "On My Block" |
| Jamal Turner | character in the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Jamal Moon | character in the TV show "Raven's Home" |
| Jamal Cudahy | character in the TV show "All My Children" |
| Jamal Woods | character in the TV show "The Bernie Mac Show" |
| Jamal Betancourt | character in the TV show "Grand Army" |
| Jamal Jenkins | character in the movie "Not Another Teen Movie" |
| Jamal Hicks | character in the book "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers |
| Jamal Little | character in the movie "Blank Check" |
| Jamal Mays | character in the movie "Love & Basketball" |