Jaleel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Jaleel means 'majestic' or 'exalted' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Jaleel
Jaleel is a boy name of Arabic origin. It comes from the Arabic root word 'jalīl', which means 'majestic' or 'exalted'. The name Jaleel carries the connotation of greatness and dignity. It is often given to boys in Muslim cultures as a way to express their aspirations for their child's future success and honor.
Popularity of the Name Jaleel
The popularity for the name Jaleel peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 255 births, which ranked number 1,448 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Jaleel had the most female births in 1995 with 7, which ranked number 10,514 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 255, which ranked number 652 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jaleel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 157 births to 96 births, a decline of -38.85%. Among males, Jaleel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 157 births to 96 births, a decline of -38.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jaleel
- 20 Year Trend of Jaleel: 33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Jaleel: -38.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jaleel: -38.85%
Popularity of Jaleel by State
For males, Jaleel was most popular in Southeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jaleel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 6 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jaleel
- Total Births of Jaleel: 91 (-4.80%)
- Male Births of Jaleel: 91 (-4.80%)
Given the downward trend of Jaleel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.80% decrease in total births, for a total of 91 births in 2024. Male births for Jaleel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 91 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.80%.