How Many People Are Named Jamahl?

Complete statistics for the name Jamahl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jamahl
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Jamahl is a very rare name, originating from a blend of Arabic and Hebrew roots, making it unique and meaningful. Only 699 people in the US today share this name, which means 1 in 472,301 Americans are named Jamahl. Interestingly, the peak year for this name was 1988, with 26 births.

~699
Living in US
1 in 472,301
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blend of Arabic and Hebrew roots
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired Strong
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always striving to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,141
Worldwide Bearers
#407,699
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
699
🇦🇺 Australia
14
🇬🇧 England
11
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇧🇸 Bahamas
3
🇦🇮 Anguilla
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
699 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
249
Would be under 30 (34%)
485
Would be 30–60 (66%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 734 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
75
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jamahl Through the Generations

Jamahl, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, shows a steady but declining trend in popularity. With only 699 people bearing this name in the US today, it's clear that it's a newer-generation name. The majority of those named Jamahl are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating that the name gained traction in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. As of now, there's a significant drop-off in younger generations, suggesting that the name might be less popular among parents today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 12
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Jamahl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamahl's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jamahl

How Many People Have the Name Jamahl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 699 people in the United States currently share the name Jamahl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 472,301 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamahl a Common or Rare Name?

Jamahl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jamahl Mean?

Jamahl means "blend of Arabic and Hebrew roots" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamahl in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jamahl Most Popular?

The name Jamahl reached peak popularity in 1988, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jamahl?

Approximately 699 people named Jamahl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 734. That works out to roughly 1 in 472,301 Americans.

Is Jamahl a rare name?

Jamahl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 472,301 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamahl mean?

Jamahl means "blend of Arabic and Hebrew roots" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Jamahl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jamahl are male and 0% are female.

When was Jamahl most popular?

Jamahl peaked in 1988 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US699
All-Time Births734
1 in X1 in 472,301
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1988
World Rank#407,699
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.