Jameel
Meaninghandsome · Arabic
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #760 in 1978
19 babies were named Jameel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 619 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jameel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jameel, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jameel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJameel first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #760. Today it's #5,045, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJameel was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 28,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 90,090.
- TrendJameel has slipped 619 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Jameel means “handsome”.
About the name Jameel
Jameel is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “handsome”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-eel”. US birth records list Jameel for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 57 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #760 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.6 | 389,610 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 31,959 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,701 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,569 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,602 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,308 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,416 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
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- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Jameel
What does the name Jameel mean?
Jameel means “handsome” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Jameel?
Jameel has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Jameel a boy or girl name?
Jameel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jameel?
Jameel ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#760).