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Jamael
Pronounced juh-MAHL /dʒəˈmɑl/Medium
Meaning: Jamael is a modern spelling of Jamal, from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; grace.' The extra -ae- keeps the same sound while lending a distinctive look.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jamael is a modern spelling of Jamal, drawn from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; grace.' Jamal has long been a favored name across Arabic-speaking and Black American communities, and this variant keeps its sound while adding a fresh look (said 'juh-MAHL').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., against steadier use of Jamal. Rare, handsome, and rooted.
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What does the name Jamael mean?
Jamael is a spelling of Jamal, from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; grace.'
How do you pronounce Jamael?
It's said juh-MAHL /dʒəˈmɑl/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jamael a boy or girl name?
Here Jamael is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Jamael?
Jamael is a rare name for boys in the U.S., while Jamal is more common.