Jamal
girl nameJamal entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #4154 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#4154
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5584 |
| 1970s | #5998 |
| 1980s | #6730 |
| 1990s | #10112 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jamal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamal alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamal in 2025?
- Jamal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jamal most popular?
- Jamal peaked in 1976, reaching #4154 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jamal with classmates?
- Jamal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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