boy's name
Jemel
juh-MEL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 831
Jemel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 29 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jemel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 229 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Jemel?
In 2023, Jemel was given to 5 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 Jemel 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jemel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jemel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jemel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jemel
- English juh-MEL
Sibling Names for Jemel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jemel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jemel
How popular is the name Jemel?
In 2023, Jemel was given to 5 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 Jemel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jemel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jemel?
Jemel has 2 syllables.
When was Jemel most popular?
Jemel peaked in 1989, when 29 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.