UK boy's name
Jalaal
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lofty" or "exalted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jalaal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jalaal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jalaal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jalaal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jalaal ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Jalaal.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jalaal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jalaal mean?
The name Jalaal is an Arabic name derived from the word "jalal," which means "glory" or "majesty." It originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the 6th and 7th centuries CE, coinciding with the rise of Islam.
Jalaal is a name that holds significant importance in Islamic culture and history. It is one of the beautiful names of Allah (God) mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The root word "jalal" is often used to describe the greatness, magnificence, and splendor of the Divine.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jalaal can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. For instance, the celebrated poet and philosopher Al-Jalal Al-Ma'arri (973-1057 CE) bore this name, reflecting its literary and intellectual associations.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have carried the name Jalaal. One of the most prominent was Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273 CE), a Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic whose works have profoundly influenced Islamic spirituality and literature. His poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, is regarded as one of the greatest works of Persian literature.
Another famous bearer of the name was Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu (1194-1231 CE), a renowned military commander and ruler of the Khwarazmian Empire. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Mongol invasions in the 13th century.
In the Indian subcontinent, the name Jalaal has been associated with several influential figures, including Jalal Khan (1735-1772 CE), a prominent military leader and statesman during the Mughal Empire. Additionally, Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605 CE), one of the greatest Mughal emperors, was known for his religious tolerance and administrative reforms.
The name Jalaal has also been carried by notable individuals in other parts of the world, such as Jalal Al-e Ahmad (1923-1969 CE), an Iranian writer, novelist, and social critic, whose works explored themes of modernity and cultural identity in Iran.
While the name Jalaal is predominantly associated with Islamic culture and history, its meaning and significance have transcended religious boundaries, making it a popular choice among diverse communities worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jalaal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jalaal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jalaal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jalaal in the UK right now?
In 2009, Jalaal was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jalaal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Jalaal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jalaal?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lofty" or "exalted".
How many people are called Jalaal in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jalaal across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.