Jamel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #960 in 2006 with 194 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 247 births ranking #667. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 10,593 boys born was named Jamel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.