UK boy's name
Jammal
An Arabic name meaning beauty, grace, or perfection.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jammal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jammal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2012. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Jammal. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jammal ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Jammal.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jammal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jammal mean?
The given name Jammal has its origins tracing back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "jamal," which means beauty or elegance. The name can be translated to mean "beautiful" or "handsome."
In the medieval era, the name Jammal was commonly used in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic was the predominant language. It was popular among Muslim communities and appeared in historical records and documents from that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jammal can be found in the writings of renowned Arab poet and scholar Abu Tammam (807-845 AD), who mentioned a person by this name in his literary works. Additionally, the name is believed to have been mentioned in some Islamic religious texts and manuscripts, although specific references are unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jammal. One of the earliest was Jammal al-Din al-Kafawi (1193-1277 AD), a renowned Arab scholar and lexicographer from Egypt, who authored several influential works on Arabic grammar and lexicography.
Another prominent figure was Jammal al-Din al-Ishbili (1174-1252 AD), a distinguished Andalusian mathematician and astronomer from Seville, Spain, who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
In more recent times, Jammal Brown (born 1985) is an American former professional football player who played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for teams like the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins.
Jammal Abualreesh (born 1994) is a Jordanian professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Al-Jazeera in the Jordanian Pro League.
Jammal Uddin (born 1988) is a British actor and writer of Bangladeshi descent, known for his roles in television series like "Timewasters" and "Ghosts."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jammal throughout history, highlighting its Arabic roots and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jammal over time
The chart below shows babies named Jammal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jammal, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jammal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jammal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jammal
- 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
Jammal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jammal in the UK right now?
In 2012, Jammal was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jammal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Jammal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jammal?
An Arabic name meaning beauty, grace, or perfection.
How many people are called Jammal in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jammal 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.