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UK boy's name

Jamarl

Of uncertain origin, possibly an invented name or spelling variant.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jamarl is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamarl popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2425, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 1999. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Jamarl. 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 2000 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jamarl ranked #2425 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 boys were registered as Jamarl.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamarl as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2425

1999

Births in 1999

4

Latest year

Peak year

1997

4 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Jamarl mean?

The name Jamarl is of ancient Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the 7th century CE during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means beauty or grace. The name was likely bestowed upon children in hopes that they would embody these qualities as they grew older.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled "Jamaal" or "Jamaal," with the "r" sound added later as it spread across different regions and cultures. The name gained popularity among Arab and Muslim communities, appearing in various historical records and texts from the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jamarl was Jamarl ibn Abdallah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. His works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the time.

In the 12th century, Jamarl al-Kindi, a philosopher and mathematician from Basra, made significant contributions to the fields of optics and physics. His treatise on light and vision, known as "De Aspectibus," was a groundbreaking work that influenced later European scholars.

During the Ottoman Empire, Jamarl Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Sultan, in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and administration of the empire.

In more recent times, Jamarl Abdel-Nasser, an Egyptian politician and revolutionary, became the second President of Egypt in 1956. He was a pivotal figure in the Arab nationalist movement and played a significant role in the Suez Crisis, which challenged Western imperialism in the region.

Another notable figure with the name Jamarl was Jamarl Amin, a Ugandan military officer and dictator who ruled Uganda from 1971 to 1979. His brutal regime was responsible for numerous human rights atrocities, and he was eventually overthrown by Tanzanian and Ugandan rebel forces.

While the name Jamarl has its roots in Arabic culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique cultural and linguistic nuances to its meaning and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jamarl over time

The chart below shows babies named Jamarl registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jamarl, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1999, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jamarl
01234199719981999

Decades

Jamarl by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamarl 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
1990s #2381 8 2

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FAQ

Jamarl: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jamarl in the UK right now?

In 1999, Jamarl was ranked #2425 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Jamarl most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Jamarl in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jamarl?

Of uncertain origin, possibly an invented name or spelling variant.

How many people are called Jamarl in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Jamarl across the 2 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.