Jual
African name meaning "born on Tuesday".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Jual. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jual today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jual births was 1924 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jual. 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 Jual. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,671
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Jual: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jual 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 Jual during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jual
The given name Jual has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, originating from the Middle East region around the 3rd century BC. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "yual," which means "ascent" or "elevation." It was commonly used among the Aramaic-speaking communities of the ancient Near East, including parts of modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jual can be found in the Aramaic Targum, a collection of ancient Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible. In these texts, the name Jual appears as a reference to a minor biblical figure, though the details surrounding this person are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jual. One of the earliest recorded was Jual ibn Hisham (620 AD - 692 AD), an Arab poet and scholar from the Umayyad Caliphate. His contributions to Arabic literature and poetry were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Jual al-Andalusi (1009 AD - 1070 AD), a renowned Islamic philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His works on optics, mathematics, and astronomy significantly influenced the scientific developments of his era.
In the 12th century, Jual ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes (1126 AD - 1198 AD), was a highly influential Islamic philosopher and polymath from Cordoba, Spain. His interpretations of Aristotelian philosophy and his contributions to fields such as medicine, astronomy, and jurisprudence made him a prominent figure in the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jual Pasha (1518 AD - 1587 AD) was a notable Turkish military commander and statesman. He played a significant role in the conquest of Cyprus and served as the governor of various provinces within the empire.
In more recent times, Jual Abdallah (1920 AD - 2002 AD) was a renowned Syrian poet and writer. His works captured the essence of Arab culture and identity, earning him widespread recognition and numerous literary awards throughout his career.
While the name Jual may not be as common today, its historical significance and rich cultural heritage continue to resonate, particularly in regions where Aramaic and Arabic linguistic influences have left an indelible mark.
People
Jual + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jual 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
Jual: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jual?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jual 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 - US residents.
Is Jual a common name?
We classify Jual as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Jual most popular?
The single biggest year for Jual was 1924, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jual is about 0 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 Jual in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jual a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jual 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 Jual still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jual 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 Jual 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 Jual?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.