Jemal is of Arabic origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful'. It is a unisex name, popular among Muslims worldwide. In the past few decades, it has gained traction beyond its traditional regions, appearing in various countries including the United States and Europe.
The name Jemal experienced its peak popularity between 1968 and 1976, with a significant rise from 47 births in 1968 to a high of 250 births in 1970 and 1971 combined. However, it began to decline consistently thereafter, reaching an all-time low of just five births in 2014 and 2023. Overall, there were 901 Jemal births recorded between 1968 and 2023.