Jamal

Boy's name

Jamal is an Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "handsome." It is derived from the Arabic root word "jamala," which means "to be beautiful."

Meaning Beautiful or handsome
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 175 Falling
Peak year 1993

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jamal Crawford - NBA basketball player, 3-time Sixth Man of the Year.
  • Jamal Murray - NBA basketball player for the Denver Nuggets.
  • Jamal Edwards - Founder of SB.TV, British music platform.
  • Jamal Lewis - Former NFL running back, Super Bowl champion.
  • Jamal Mashburn - Former NBA player, successful entrepreneur.
  • Jamal Adams - NFL safety, All-Pro with the New York Jets.
  • Jamal Anderson - Former NFL running back, Atlanta Falcons star.
  • Jamal Woolard - Actor, portrayed The Notorious B.I.G. in biopic.
  • Jamal Malik - Fictional character in "Slumdog Millionaire" film.

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