Jerail
Of unknown etymology and origin, but potentially relating to French words.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jerail. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerail today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerail births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerail. 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 Jerail. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,727
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jerail: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerail 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 Jerail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerail
The name Jerail is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is a combination of two words from the Arabic language: "Jera," which means "neighbor," and "ail," which means "family" or "clan." Together, the name Jerail can be interpreted to mean "a member of the neighboring family" or "a neighbor from the clan."
The earliest known records of the name Jerail date back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture across the Middle East and North Africa. It is possible that the name was used even earlier, as many Arabic names have roots in pre-Islamic traditions and languages.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Jerail was a renowned scholar and poet from the city of Basra, located in present-day Iraq. Jerail ibn al-Qasim al-Basri lived during the 8th century AD and was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Jerail was Jerail al-Dimashqi, a Syrian philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 12th century AD. He is credited with contributing to the fields of logic and geometry, and his works were influential in the Islamic world during his time.
In the 14th century, there was a Jerail ibn Abi al-Fath, a prominent Egyptian historian and biographer who wrote extensively about the lives of notable figures in the Islamic world. His works are considered valuable sources of information about the social and cultural aspects of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, a Jerail Pasha served as the Grand Vizier, or chief advisor, to Sultan Murad IV in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the administration and governance of the Ottoman territories, and his name is recorded in historical accounts of the period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jerail has been used across various Arabic-speaking regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe where Arabic culture had an influence. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, the name has maintained a presence in these regions, reflecting its rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Jerail + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerail 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
Jerail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerail 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jerail a common name?
We classify Jerail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerail most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerail was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerail is about 35 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 Jerail in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerail a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerail 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 Jerail still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerail 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 Jerail 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 have the name Jerail?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jerail on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.