Jabal

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Pronounced jah-BAHL /dʒɑˈbɑl/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Arabic jabal, 'a mountain', and from Hebrew Jabal, 'a stream; a flowing' (a biblical figure, the father of tent-dwellers); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A mountain; a stream: Jabal is Arabic/Hebrew. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'jah-BAHL').

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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew

MeaningVariously from Arabic jabal, 'a mountain', and from Hebrew Jabal, 'a stream; a flowing' (a biblical figure, the father of tent-dwellers); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6973 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jabal comes variously from Arabic jabal, 'a mountain', and from Hebrew Jabal, 'a stream; a flowing' — a biblical figure, the father of those who dwell in tents and keep cattle (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong name (said 'jah-BAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Hebraist families. Rare, a-mountain-and-a-stream at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Jabal means 'a mountain' in Arabic, and in Hebrew Jabal is a biblical figure ('a stream; a flowing', the father of tent-dwellers) — a crisp, strong name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jah-BAHL').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Jabal — routes layered

Variations

JabelJabbal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabal mean?

Jabal is variously Arabic 'a mountain' and Hebrew 'a stream' (a biblical figure); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jabal?

It's said jah-BAHL /dʒɑˈbɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jabal a boy or girl name?

Jabal is a boy's name.

How popular is Jabal?

Jabal is a rare name in the U.S.