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Jameel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-MEEL /dʒɑˈmil/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Jamil — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome; graceful, elegant'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful and graceful: Jameel spells Jamil — 'handsome, elegant'. Warm, soulful, and strong.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningSpelling of Jamil — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome; graceful, elegant'

U.S. rank (2024)#4941 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,021

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

Jameel is a spelling of Jamil — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome; graceful, elegant' (kin to Jamal). A warm, soulful name; the -ee- styling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, beautiful-and-graceful at the root, and soulful.

Did you know? Jamil means 'beautiful, handsome; graceful, elegant' in Arabic — Jameel is a soft spelling, warm and soulful.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Jamil — root etymology

Variations

JamilJameelJamal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jameel mean?

Jameel spells Jamil — Arabic 'beautiful, handsome; graceful'.

How do you pronounce Jameel?

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

Is Jameel a boy or girl name?

Jameel is a boy's name.

How popular is Jameel?

Jameel is a rare spelling in the U.S.