Beauty, grace, or handsome
Derived from the Arabic root j-m-l, the name signifies physical beauty as well as grace and elegance in character. It is a popular name throughout the Muslim world and among African American communities in the United States.
Less common today
Jamaal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #641 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
NBA Hall of Fame forward known as 'Silk'
Former NFL Pro Bowl running back
NFL running back
Canadian former NBA All-Star center