Jamel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jamel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 367 babies have been named Jamel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,851 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,851
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jamel is also used as a boy name, ranked #2858.
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About the Name Jamel
Jamel is a girl name .
Is Jamel a boy or girl name? Jamel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,851 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,858. Jamel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jamel is currently ranked #63,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamel include Jam, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamel include James . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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