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Jemal

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-MAHL /dʒəˈmɑːl/Medium

Meaning: Jemal is a variant spelling of Jamal, from the Arabic jamāl, 'beauty; grace'. It grew popular in American use, especially in African-American families, as a strong, melodious name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of grace: Jemal varies Jamal, Arabic for 'beauty' (said 'juh-MAHL').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningJemal is a variant spelling of Jamal, from the Arabic jamāl, 'beauty; grace'. It grew popular in American use, especially in African-American families, as a strong, melodious name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13068 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919682023

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

Jemal is a variant of Jamal, from the Arabic word for 'beauty; grace'. It gained American use in the mid-twentieth century, especially in African-American families drawn to its meaning and sound, cresting around 1969. It faded as spellings shifted toward Jamal.

Uncommon now in this spelling, it keeps a graceful, resonant feel. Strong and melodious.

Did you know? Jemal is a spelling of Jamal — Arabic for 'beauty' — that took hold in American nurseries around its 1969 peak, part of a broader embrace of Arabic-rooted names.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Jemal — Variant of Jamal; Arabic 'beauty'

Variations

JamalJamahlJemel

Nicknames

JemMal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jemal mean?

Jemal is a variant of Jamal, from the Arabic word for 'beauty' or 'grace'.

How do you pronounce Jemal?

It's said juh-MAHL /dʒəˈmɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jemal a boy or girl name?

Jemal is used as a boy's name.

Is Jemal making a comeback?

Jemal is uncommon today; the standard Jamal is the likelier spelling to be seen.

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