Boy · #6,376 in 2026

Jahmel

Name: Popularity of the name Jahmel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jahmel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,376

Peak Rank

#2,598 (1997)

Total Babies

686

5-Yr Trend

+39%

1976

First Year

2026

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#2598

Peak Rank

686

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jahmel

Jahmel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 26 Jahmels were born — ranking #2,903 that year. As of 2026, Jahmel ranks #6,376 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+39% over the past five years). In total, more than 686 Jahmels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jahmel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jahmel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jamel
Jemal
Jonell
Jamul
Gemel
Geml
Jamil
Jonelle
Jumelle
Gentle
Jamal
Jamaal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahmel

What does the name Jahmel mean?

Jahmel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jahmel in 2026?

In 2026, Jahmel ranks #6,376 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Jahmel most popular?

Jahmel reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #2,598 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jahmel most popular?

Jahmel has historically been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jahmel.

Is Jahmel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jahmel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jahmel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahmel include Criag, Janathan, Cordney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahmel

Jahmel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 686 births in the dataset. Jahmel's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #2,598. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahmel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.