Jalal
Meaningmajesty, glory · Arabic
Jalal is an Arabic boy name meaning “majesty, glory”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jalal would score 12 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJalal peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jalal you'd meet today is about 40 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Jalals too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jalal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJalal first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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About the name Jalal
Jalal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “majesty, glory”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Jalal
What does the name Jalal mean?
Jalal means “majesty, glory” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ghirmay (“majesty”), Girma (“majesty”) and Pratap (“majesty, valor”).
What is the origin of the name Jalal?
Jalal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Jalal a boy or girl name?
Jalal is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Jalal.
How popular is the name Jalal?
Jalal ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1985, when it reached #2,828. Over the last five years it has slipped 582 places.
What names are similar to Jalal?
If you like Jalal, you might also like Ghirmay, Girma and Pratap.
What should I know before naming my baby Jalal?
Jalal is an Arabic boy name meaning “majesty, glory”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.