Jalal Boy
Origin(s)
Arabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: glorious; Persian: majesty
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jalal is of Arabic origin, commonly used in various Islamic cultures. It signifies grandeur and is often associated with nobility and respect. In Persian culture, Jalal also conveys a sense of majesty and dignity. The name has historical significance in Islamic literature and is often used in poetry and prose.
Trend Summary
The name Jalal has seen moderate use in various cultures but is not widely popular in the United States.
Similar Names
Jamal, Jalaluddin, Jaleel, Jahan
Variants
- Jalaluddin
- Jalal al-Din
International Variants
- Jalal (Arabic)
- Jalal (Persian)
Famous people named Jalal
Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic known for his profound spiritual writings.
Jalal Talabani was an Iraqi politician who served as the President of Iraq from 2005 to 2014.
Jalal Zareh is an Iranian artist known for his contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Jalal
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jalal was first seen in the United States in 1972. Jalal has ranked as high as #1298 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Jalal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jalal (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 18 |