Jamahl
Every Jamahl since 1969 — 734 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamahl
Jamahl is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 734 American babies have been named Jamahl. Its peak came in 1988, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamahl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamahl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,956 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,981 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,432 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,110 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,988 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,130 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,328 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,161 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,107 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,085 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,929 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,941 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,243 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,904 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,383 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,878 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,025 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,588 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,684 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,892 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,298 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,516 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,883 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,138 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,101 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,018 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamahl in 2025?
Jamahl did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jamahl?
734 babies have been named Jamahl in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamahl most popular?
Jamahl peaked in 1988, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jamahl a boy or girl name?
Jamahl is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamahl rising or falling?
Jamahl is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.