Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Jamele

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#5,334 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2014

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#5334

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jamele

Jamele first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 7 Jameles were born — ranking #5,334 that year. As of 2026, Jamele ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 49 Jameles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Jamele

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

Jamel
Janel
Jameel
Jemal
Jamul
Gemel
Geml
Jamil
Jumelle
Gentle
Jamal
Jama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamele

What does the name Jamele mean?

Jamele is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jamele in 2026?

In 2026, Jamele ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jamele most popular?

Jamele reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #5,334 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jamele a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jamele?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jamele include Thales, Elizardo, Flores. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jamele

Jamele is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 49 births in the dataset. Jamele's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #5,334. Use the chart and map above to compare Jamele'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.