Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamaul since 1970
Babies named Jamaul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Jamaul is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970. Its peak usage came in 1994, when the name reached its highest recorded frequency, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has shown stable popularity in recent years, with no significant trajectory change. Its origins are uncertain; it is likely an invented name or a creative variant of Jamal, an Arabic name meaning 'beauty.' Jamaul reflects a trend of distinctive, phonetically constructed names that emerged in the late 20th century. No states have recorded notably high usage of the name.
Jamaul is a name of uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage from the late 20th century. It may be a variant of Jamal (Arabic for 'beauty') or an invented combination of popular sounds like Ja- and -maul. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970, with a peak in 1994.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, J
Variants: Jamal
Sibling names for Jamaul
Names that share Jamaul's style, for a brother or sister.
