Jamalle
A variant of the Arabic name Jamil, meaning beautiful or handsome.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jamalle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamalle today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamalle births was 1983 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamalle. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jamalle with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamalle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1983
7 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1987 SSA rank
#5,737
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Jamalle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamalle 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 Jamalle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamalle
The name Jamalle has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means "beauty" or "perfection." This name is believed to have gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievements in the Muslim world.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jamalle can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher, Abu Nuwas (756-814 AD). His poetry often celebrated the beauty and elegance of his subjects, and it is speculated that he may have used the name Jamalle as a metaphor for these attributes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamalle. In the 11th century, Jamalle al-Kindi (1020-1087 AD) was a renowned Islamic philosopher and mathematician from Baghdad. His contributions to the fields of optics, astronomy, and metaphysics were significant, and his works were widely studied across the Islamic world.
Another notable figure was Jamalle al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897 AD), a influential Islamic philosopher and political activist who played a pivotal role in the late 19th-century Islamic revival movement. His ideas and writings inspired many reformist and anti-colonial movements across the Muslim world.
In the realm of literature, Jamalle Bouayed (1934-2021 AD) was a celebrated Algerian writer and poet. His works, which often explored themes of identity, exile, and the struggle for independence, earned him numerous literary awards and accolades.
The name Jamalle has also been associated with notable figures in the arts. Jamalle Ferri (1904-1962 AD) was an Italian-American dancer and choreographer who gained widespread recognition for her contributions to modern dance in the mid-20th century.
While the name Jamalle is not as commonly used today as it once was, its rich historical significance and associations with beauty, perfection, and intellectual achievement continue to resonate across various cultures and traditions.
People
Jamalle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamalle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jamalle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamalle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamalle 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Jamalle a common name?
We classify Jamalle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamalle most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamalle was 1983, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamalle is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jamalle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamalle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamalle 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.
Is Jamalle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamalle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jamalle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jamalle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.