Jamal vs Isiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American African American

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Jamal Rank #1,183

Isiah Rank #1,312

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1312 for Isiah.

Is Jamal or Isiah more popular?

Jamal is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Isiah at #1312 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Isiah mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamal and Isiah boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.