boy's name
Jamael
zhah-mah-EL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 432
Jamael is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 23 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Jamael Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Jamael?
In 2024, Jamael was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jamael Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Jamael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaël | Jamaël is a rare spelling of Jamael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jamael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamael
- French zhah-mah-EL
Sibling Names for Jamael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamael
How popular is the name Jamael?
In 2024, Jamael was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jamael a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamael is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamael?
Jamael has 3 syllables.
When was Jamael most popular?
Jamael peaked in 1989, when 23 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jamael a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jamael currently ranks #4,712 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.