Great, noble, or illustrious
Derived from the Arabic name Jalil, it signifies greatness and majesty. It is one of the attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition, often used to denote someone of high status or noble character.
About 77 boys were named Jaleel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Jaleel — far less common.
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