Jameel is a baby boy’s name of Arabic origin that means “beauty”. In the US, Jameel as a given name was popular in the African American community. Jameel was most popular in the 1970s, but it never reached the popularity of the variant spelling Jamil.
Meaning of the name Jameel:
Arabic: beauty
Origin of the name Jameel:
Jameel is a baby boy’s name of Arabic origin that means “beauty”. Jameel is a variant transcription of Jamal or Jamil.
Symbolism of the name Jameel:
Jameel means “beauty” and evokes symbols of beauty from around the world. In Islam, many types of beauty are associated very strongly with divinity and goodness. Islamic holy texts are often highly decorated works of art.
Style of the name Jameel:
traditional
Gender of the name Jameel:
Jameel is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Jameel:
ja-MEEL
Number of syllables in the name Jameel:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Jameel:
Jameel evokes feelings of charisma and talent.
Alternative spellings for the name Jameel:
Jamal, Jamil, Jamyl, Gameel, Gamil
Nicknames for the name Jameel:
- Jam
- Jamie
- Jay
- Mel
- El
Popularity of the name Jameel:
According to the Social Security Administration, Jameel is a popular baby boy’s name. Jameel was in the top 1000 baby names from 1976 to 1981. It peaked at #762 in 1978.
Related names for the name Jameel:
Great middle names for the name Jameel and their meanings:
- Lazare (God is my helper)
- Phoenix (dark red)
- Shamar (a sharp thorn, flint)
- Orion (mythological hunter)
- Cash (hollow, money)
- Khan (king, ruler)
- Jett (black)
- Davi (beloved)
- Amias (loved)
- Knox (round hill)
- Dragon (dragon, raven)
- Jax (God is gracious)
- Casimir (destroyer of peace)
Famous people with the name Jameel:
- Jameel Leshawn McClain (American football player)
- Jameel Cook (American football player)
- Jameel “Big Time” McCline (American boxer)
- Jameel Khan (Indian actor)
- Jameel Watkins (American basketball player)
Jameel in popular culture:
- Haseen O Jameel (media, “The Muppets” series)