Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Jamael

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#2,691 (1989)

Total Babies

417

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2024

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2691

Peak Rank

417

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jamael

Jamael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 23 Jamaels were born — ranking #2,691 that year. As of 2026, Jamael ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 417 Jamaels 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 Jamael

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

Jamal
Jamaal
Jamil
Jemal
Gemel
Geml
Shemale
Jamel
Janell
Jameel
Jamais
Jamul

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamael

What does the name Jamael mean?

Jamael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jamael in 2026?

In 2026, Jamael ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jamael most popular?

Jamael reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,691 that year with 23 babies given the name.

Is Jamael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jamael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jamael include Fong, Kalem, Martrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jamael

Jamael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 417 births in the dataset. Jamael's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Jamael'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.