Jamel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #882 in 2005 with 207 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 247 births ranking #667. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.2%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 9,648 boys born was named Jamel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.