Jahmal
Jahmal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,169 living Americans carry the first name Jahmal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmal today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmal births was 1993 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 293,203 Americans
Peak year
1993
41 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,452
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Jahmal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahmal from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 327 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahmal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahmals live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Jahmal, while Illinois, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmal
The given name Jahmal has its origins in Arabic and Hebrew cultures, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means "beauty" or "camel." In Hebrew, a similar word, "gamal," also means "camel."
The name Jahmal first appeared in written records during the 12th century, primarily in regions where Arabic and Hebrew languages were prevalent, such as the Middle East and North Africa. Its usage was often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, as it carried connotations of grace and elegance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahmal can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Ibn Rushd (1126-1198), also known as Averroes. He referenced the name in his works, indicating its existence during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jahmal. In the 13th century, Jahmal al-Din al-Qazwini (1203-1283) was a renowned Iranian scholar and geographer who authored the influential work "Wonders of Creation and Oddities of Existence."
During the Ottoman Empire, Jahmal Pasha (1455-1528) was a distinguished military commander and statesman who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire under Sultan Selim I.
In the realm of literature, Jahmal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273), a Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is renowned for his influential works, including the celebrated poetic collection "Masnavi."
In more recent times, Jahmal Ellison (1958-2017) was an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in various television shows and films, including "The Job" and "Juice."
Another notable figure was Jahmal Cole (born 1982), an American basketball player who played professionally in several leagues, including the NBA and various international leagues.
It is worth noting that the name Jahmal has been used across various cultures and regions, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse influences and interpretations throughout history.
People
Jahmal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahmal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 293,203 US residents.
Is Jahmal a common name?
We classify Jahmal as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmal most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmal was 1993, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmal is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahmal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.