Jemale
An Arabic name meaning "perfect beauty" or "double beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Jemale. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemale today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemale births was 1982 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemale. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jemale. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1982
7 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1991 SSA rank
#6,864
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Jemale: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jemale from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jemale remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemale 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 Jemale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jemale
The name Jemale is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means beauty or elegance. The earliest known usage of the name can be traced back to the 8th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age, when it was commonly used in regions under the influence of Arab culture and civilization.
In Islamic literature, the name Jemale is mentioned in several historical texts and manuscripts, particularly those relating to the study of Arabic names and their meanings. One notable reference is found in the work of the renowned Arab philologist and lexicographer, Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi, who lived in the 8th century AD. His comprehensive dictionary, "Kitab al-'Ayn," provides insights into the etymology and usage of the name Jemale during that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jemale was Jemale ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He was born in Basra, Iraq, and is renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith studies.
Another notable figure in history with the name Jemale was Jemale al-Din al-Qazwini, a Persian scholar and scientist who lived in the 13th century AD. He is best known for his work on geography and natural history, particularly his book "Ajā'ib al-makhlūqāt wa gharā'ib al-mawjūdāt" (The Wonders of Creation and the Marvels of Existence).
In the realm of literature, Jemale al-Din Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic literature. His poetic works, such as the Masnavi, have been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Jemale gained popularity among the ruling elite and nobility. One notable figure was Jemale Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Another historical figure with the name Jemale was Jemale al-Din al-Afghani, an Islamic philosopher and political activist who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the Islamic revivalist movement and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Islamic modernism.
People
Jemale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jemale 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
Jemale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemale 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Jemale a common name?
We classify Jemale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jemale most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemale was 1982, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemale is about 41 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 Jemale in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemale a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemale 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 Jemale still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemale 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 Jemale 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 people are named Jemale?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.