Jamaul

“Variant of Jamal, meaning 'handsome'.”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#10244US 2022

7Births / yr

↑Rising

516All-time births

📅 Since 197000

What does Jamaul mean and where does it come from?

Jamaul is primarily a name used in the United States and is a variant of the Arabic name Jamal, which means 'handsome' or 'beauty.' The name gained popularity in urban communities during the 20th century and has had variations in spelling, including Jamal. There are notable figures with this name, p

Cultural significance

Jamaul has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of variant of jamal, meaning 'handsome'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2390 in 1983 — currently #10244 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jamaul?

Jamaul works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jamaul Grace

How popular is Jamaul right now?

Rising fast — up 2680 spots — currently #10244 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2022#10244 · Top 7.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#10244	7	▲ up 2680 · +40% births
2021	#12924	5	▼ down 6462 · -62% births
2010	#6462	13	▲ up 2069 · +63% births
2005	#8531	8	▼ down 2462 · -27% births
2000	#6069	11	▼ down 2443 · -39% births
1995	#3626	18	▼ down 604 · -14% births
1990	#3022	21	▼ down 448 · +5% births
1985	#2574	20	▲ up 136 · +11% births
1980	#2710	18	▲ up 2643 · +260% births
1970	#5353	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jamaul

Best Year1985Rank #2574

Peak Count21

Average Rank#6152

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1970 - 202210 years

The story of Jamaul

Jamaul is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1970. With 516 total births recorded, Jamaul remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5353 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10244 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Jamaul in 1983:

Michael Christopher Matthew David Joshua

Jamaul by decade

Jamaul peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	55
1980s ★	173
1990s	150
2000s	105
2010s	33

💎Jamaul has only 516 total recorded births since 1970 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jamaul?

Common

JamJamieJamyAmaul

What names sound and feel like Jamaul?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jamaul also consider these

Japaul

American · This is a

Jamaur

American · Unique naming, possibly

English · A meaningful name

Jawaun

American · English

Jaqaun

American · variation of Jaquan;

Jasaun

American · Derived from Jason,

Common questions about the name Jamaul

What does the name Jamaul mean?

Jamaul means "Variant of Jamal, meaning 'handsome'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jamaul?

Jamaul is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jamaul have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Jamaul?

Jamaul originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Jamaul trending right now?

Jamaul is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Jamaul a common or rare name?

Jamaul is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.