UK boy's name
Jameil
A masculine name originating from Arabic meaning "handsome, beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jameil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jameil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3589, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2007. 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.
Jameil is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Jameil. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jameil ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Jameil.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jameil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3589
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Jameil mean?
The name Jameil is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "jameel," which means "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jameil can be found in the writings of the famous Arab philosopher and poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He mentioned the name in one of his poems, describing a person with a beautiful character and appearance.
In Islamic tradition, the name Jameil is sometimes associated with the concept of beauty and perfection, as the Quran often describes Allah as the most beautiful and perfect entity. This association may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jameil. One of the earliest was Jameil ibn Muqbil, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century CE during the early days of Islam. His poetry was widely celebrated for its elegance and eloquence.
Another famous bearer of the name was Jameil al-Mudhaffar, a 12th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world.
In more recent times, Jameil Shiah was a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist who lived from 1904 to 1987. He was known for his critical essays on Arab literature and culture, and his works played a significant role in shaping the modern Arabic literary landscape.
Jameil Boutros Ghosn, born in 1920, was a renowned Lebanese diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Lebanon from 1965 to 1966. He was widely respected for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Another notable figure was Jameil Naqsh, a Pakistani artist and painter who lived from 1938 to 2022. His vibrant and expressive artworks, often depicting scenes from everyday life in Pakistan, earned him widespread acclaim both nationally and internationally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jameil over time
The chart below shows babies named Jameil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jameil, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jameil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jameil 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 | #3569 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Jameil
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jameil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jameil in the UK right now?
In 2007, Jameil was ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jameil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Jameil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jameil?
A masculine name originating from Arabic meaning "handsome, beautiful".
How many people are called Jameil in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Jameil across the 3 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.