Jamaal vs Siraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jamaal Rank #3,424
Siraj Rank #3,587

Jamaal is more popular, ranked #3424 vs #3587 for Siraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamaal ___

  • Jamaal Kareem
  • Jamaal Rashid
  • Jamaal Omar
  • Jamaal Hassan
  • Jamaal Malik
  • Jamaal Yusuf

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamaal

Aaliyah Khalil Nadia Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamaal or Siraj more popular?

Jamaal is more popular, ranked #3424 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do Jamaal and Siraj mean?

Jamaal means "beauty, grace" (Arabic origin). Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamaal and Siraj boy or girl names?

Jamaal is primarily a boy name. Siraj is primarily a boy name.

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