Jal is of Arabic origin, meaning 'powerful' or 'ascendant'. It's a unisex name, often used for both boys and girls. The name Jal is not particularly common in English-speaking countries but has been increasingly adopted in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning.
The name Jal experienced modest popularity with 5 babies named Jal born in 2002, followed by an increase to 6 births each in 2007 and 2008. Overall, there were a total of 17 children named Jal during those years.