Jamael
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jamael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 417 babies have been named Jamael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamael is past its peak , currently ranked #21,136 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,136
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Latin Benedictus origin
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Greek influenced origin
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Arabic philosophical tradition origin
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About the Name Jamael
Jamael is a boy name .
Jamael is currently ranked #21,136 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamael include Jam, Jay, Jamie, and Jamaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamael include Jamari, Jamal, Jamarion, Jamar, Jamarcus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis