Jamaul is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of unknown origin and meaning. It was first recorded in the United States during the early to mid-20th century but remains relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals bearing this name as of the last available census data. Jamaul appears to be predominantly used within African American communities, though it can be found among other ethnic groups as well. There are no known famous figures or notable individuals named Jamaul, contributing to its obscurity in popular culture. The name Jamaul does not have any recognized variations or nicknames and is typically pronounced /ʒəˈmɔːl/ with a hard 'j' sound followed by the vowels as in "maul.
The name Jamaul experienced a surge in popularity during the early to mid-1980s with its peak year being 1983, which saw 21 births. However, it appears that this trend was short-lived as the number of births decreased significantly afterwards, reaching as low as five births in both 2012 and 2021. Overall, there were a total of 528 births with this name over the course of nearly six decades.