Jameal
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Jameal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 224 babies have been named Jameal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jameal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,156 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,156
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jameal
Jameal is a boy name .
Jameal is currently ranked #18,156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jameal include Jam, Jame, Jamey, Jameie, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jameal include James, Jameson, Jamel, Jameer, Jameir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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