Ilyas vs Jamal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilyas Rank #1,248
Jamal Rank #1,183

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyas or Jamal more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Ilyas and Jamal mean?

Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Ilyas and Jamal boy or girl names?

Ilyas is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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