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Jalal

♂ Boy

Pronounced jə-LAHL /dʒəˈlɑl/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: Majesty and glory: Jalal is Arabic for 'majesty, grandeur'. Bold, dignified, and warm (the poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#4927 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 755

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019722025

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

Jalal comes from Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the divine splendor' (as in Jalal Allah, 'the majesty of God'). A bold, dignified name across the Arab and South Asian world (the supreme Sufi poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi; the Mughal emperor Jalal ud-Din Akbar; said 'jə-LAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, majesty-and-glory at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Jalal means 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God' in Arabic — borne by the great Sufi poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi; a bold, dignified name (said 'jə-LAHL').
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — jalal — etymology

Variations

JalaluddinGalal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalal mean?

Jalal is Arabic for 'majesty, glory, grandeur; the splendor of God'.

How do you pronounce Jalal?

It's said jə-LAHL /dʒəˈlɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalal a boy or girl name?

Jalal is a boy's name.

How popular is Jalal?

Jalal is a rare name in the U.S.

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