Holding steady.
Popularity of Jarmal since 1972
Babies named Jarmal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jarmal is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It saw its highest usage in the late 1980s, peaking in 1989, but overall it was given to fewer than 100 boys per year at its height. In recent years, the name has fallen out of common use, with no recorded births in 2024 or 2025. The name likely derives from Jamal, an Arabic name meaning 'beauty', though the spelling change may have been influenced by trendy sounds or respellings of that era. No top state registered notable numbers of Jarmals, reflecting its scattered, rare usage.
Jarmal is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a variant or respelling of the Arabic name Jamal, which means 'beauty'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use during the 1980s, peaking in popularity in 1989. The name has remained rare, with no recorded use in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jarmal
Names that share Jarmal's style, for a brother or sister.
