Declining since 1995, #1,976 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaleel since 1971
Babies named Jaleel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 1,782 |
| 2000s | 1,287 |
| 2010s | 1,189 |
| 2020s | 508 |
Meaning & origin
Jaleel entered the U.S. naming data in 1971 and reached its highest popularity in 1994, the peak year. Since 1995, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader trend away from once-fashionable Arabic names. In its best year, Jaleel was a distinctive choice, and today it remains a meaningful name strongly associated with Islamic culture. States like Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida have shown the most usage over the years.
Jaleel (also transliterated Jalil) is an Arabic name derived from the root j-l-l, conveying greatness, majesty, and high status. It appears as one of the 99 Names of God in Islam (Al-Jalil, "The Majestic"). The name has been used throughout the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally.
Where Jaleel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaleel” around the world
Where Jaleel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jal
Sibling names for Jaleel
Names that share Jaleel's style, for a brother or sister.
