Jameel

Meaning & origin

Jameel first entered U.S. records in 1968, a decade that saw growing interest in Arabic names. It reached its peak rank of 5,045 in 1978, reflecting a broader trend during the 1970s. Since 1992, however, its usage has been falling, with the rank dropping to 5,045 as of 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 89,899 births. The name remains consistently chosen by families seeking a direct and positive Arabic attribute name, though it has never cracked the top 1,000. No state data is available for top usage, indicating its use is distributed relatively evenly across the country.

Jameel is a direct transliteration of the Arabic masculine name جميل (Jamīl), meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful.' It shares a root with the feminine Jamila. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries and was introduced to English-speaking countries through immigration and cultural exchange. Its use in the United States began modestly in the late 1960s.