UK name, mostly boys
Jeel
A name of Arabic origin meaning "generation" or "age group".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Jeel is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jeel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Jeel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jeel. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jeel ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Jeel.
- • Jeel is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jeel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Jeel registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jeel
In England and Wales birth records, Jeel has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jeel registered for boys
- Ranked #4,678 in 2010
- 3 boys registered in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (3 births)
Jeel registered for girls
- Ranked #5,742 in 2013
- 3 girls registered in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Jeel mean?
The given name Jeel is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "jeel," meaning "generation" or "age." This name holds deep cultural and historical significance within the Middle Eastern region.
The earliest known references to the name Jeel can be traced back to ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the 7th century CE. During this time, the name was commonly used to denote a person's lineage or the generational cycle they were a part of within their respective tribes or communities.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Jeel was Jeel ibn Yazid al-Sulami, a prominent Arab poet and warrior who lived during the 8th century CE. He was known for his brave exploits in battles and his eloquent poetry, which celebrated the virtues of honor, valor, and loyalty.
In the 9th century CE, Jeel ibn Abi Laila al-Kindi emerged as a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Kufa, located in present-day Iraq. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and his works were widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic Golden Age.
During the 12th century CE, Jeel al-Din al-Suyuti, a influential Islamic scholar and polymath, left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of his time. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he authored numerous works on various subjects, including Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, and Arabic grammar, earning him widespread acclaim and respect.
Another notable figure who carried the name Jeel was Jeel al-Din al-Qazwini, a celebrated Persian geographer and cosmographer from the 13th century CE. His monumental work, "Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat" (Wonders of Creation and Oddities of Existence), was a comprehensive treatise on geography, natural history, and cosmology, which served as an invaluable reference for centuries.
In the realm of literature, Jeel al-Din al-Rumi, a famous Persian poet and Sufi mystic from the 13th century CE, left an enduring legacy with his profound and spiritual verses. His masterpiece, the "Masnavi," is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and a seminal text in the Sufi tradition.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Jeel, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage across the Middle Eastern and Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jeel over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jeel in England and Wales, from 2010 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jeel, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jeel 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jeel
- 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
Jeel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jeel in the UK right now?
In 2010, Jeel was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jeel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Jeel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jeel?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "generation" or "age group".
How many people are called Jeel in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jeel 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.