Jamaal is a masculine given name, from the Arabic, meaning "beauty". Notable people include: *

Jamaal Anderson Jamaal Anderson (born February 6, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2007 NFL draft. He played col ...

(born 1986), American football player *

Jamaal Bailey Jamaal T. Bailey is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Bailey has served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 36th district since 2017. He represents the Bronx neighborhoods of Baychester, Co-op City, Wak ...

(born 1982), American attorney and politician *

Jamaal Bowman Jamaal Anthony Bowman (born April 1, 1976) is an American former politician and former educator who served from 2021 to 2025 as the United States representative for New York's 16th congressional district. Bowman is the founder and former princi ...

(born 1976), American politician *

Jamaal Branch Jamaal Branch (born January 30, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for two seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colgate Raider ...

(born 1981), American football player *

Jamaal Butler Jamaal Butler (born July 31, 1988) is a male sprinter from Nassau, Bahamas, who mainly competes in the 400m. He attended St. Augustine's College in Nassau, Bahamas, before going on to compete for South Plains College and Texas Tech University. ...

(born 1988), Bahamian sprinter *

Jamaal Charles Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college footb ...

(born 1986), American football player *

Jamaal Franklin Jamaal Eric Franklin (born July 21, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Franklin played college basketball for San Diego State, where he was the Mountain ...

(born 1991), American basketball player * Jamaal Fudge (born 1983), American football player * Jamaal Green (born 1980), American football player *Jamaal Henry, real name of

Maaly Raw Jamaal Talib Henry (born September 26, 1994), known professionally as Maaly Raw, is an American record producer and songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his work with Pennsylvania native rapper Lil Uzi Vert, having pr ...

(born 1994), American record producer and songwriter *

Jamaal Jackson Jamaal J. Jackson (born May 8, 1980) is a former American football Center (American football), center who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Delaware State Hornets football ...

(born 1980), American football player *

Jamaal James Jamaal James (born September 4, 1988) is a former professional 800m runner from Trinidad and Tobago he represented his country internationally at the age group and elite level. James graduated from Louisiana State University(LSU) in 2010 with a d ...

(born 1988), Trinidad and Tobago former middle-distance runner *

Jamaal Johnson-Webb Jamaal Johnson-Webb (born March 6, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle of the National Football League (NFL) He played college football at Alabama A&M. Professional career Arizona Cardinals On April 27, 2013, he signed with th ...

(born 1990), American former NFL player *

Jamaal Lascelles Jamaal Lascelles ( ; born 11 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and is club-captain for club Newcastle United. Lascelles previously played for Nottingham Forest, where he was developed through their ...

(born 1993), English footballer *

Jamaal Magloire Jamaal Dane Magloire (born May 21, 1978) is a Canadian former professional basketball player who currently serves as basketball development consultant and community ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. He played 12 seasons in the National Basketba ...

(born 1978), Canadian basketball player *

Jamaal May Jamaal May is an American poet from Detroit. Life and career May lived in Detroit, where he taught poetry in public schools as a Writer-in-Residence with InsideOut Literary Arts. He received an MFA from Warren Wilson College. May has taught at ...

(born 1982), American poet *

Jamaal Myers Jamaal Michael Anthony Myers (born 1982 or 1983) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has been the chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) since August 11, 2023. Myers has represented Ward 23 Scarborough North on Toronto City Council si ...

, Canadian lawyer and politician *Jamaal Pollard, real name of

Mali Music (singer) Kortney Jamaal Pollard (born January 12, 1988), known professionally as Mali Music, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Savannah, Georgia. His first two studio albums, ''The Coming'' (2008) and ''The 2econd Coming'' (2009) ...

(born 1988), American singer-songwriter and record producer *

Jamaal Pritchett Jamaal Pritchett (born June 10, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tuskegee Golden Tigers and South Alabama Jaguars. High scho ...

, American football player * Jamaal Rolle (born 1984), Bahamian visual artist and journalist *

Jamaal Shabazz Jamaal Shabazz (born 22 November 1963) is a Trinidadian football manager, who has recently vacated the position of head coach of the Guyana national football team. He is known for four different stints in charge of Guyana. Coup attempt Shabazz ...

(born 1963), Trinidadian football manager *

Jamaal Smith Jamaal Smith (born 22 February 1988) is a Canadian-born Guyanese international footballer who plays for Alpha United, as a defender. Career College career Smith played college soccer for the York Lions, winning CIS championships in 2008 and ...

(born 1988), Guyanese footballer *

Jamaal Tatum Jamaal Tatum aka Jamaal Tatoum (born September 13, 1984) is an American professional basketball guard. He is 6'2" and 175 pounds (1.88 m, 80 kg). High school career As a high schooler, Tatum was a finalist as the Missouri Mr. Basketball. H ...

(born 1984), American basketball player *

Jamaal Tinsley Jamaal Lee Tinsley (born February 28, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tinsley played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball, Iowa State Cyclones. F ...

(born 1978), American basketball player *

Jamaal Torrance Jamaal Torrance (born July 20, 1983) is an American sprinter, who specializes in the 400 meters. Career In 2005, Torrance Anchored an NCAA Division II Outdoors 4 × 400 m runner up team (3:07.79) and placed seventh at the NCAA D ...

(born 1983), American sprinter *

Jamaal Westerman Jamaal Akeem Westerman (born February 21, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman who is currently a college football coach for Rutgers. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent ...

(born 1985), American football player *

Jamaal Wilkes Jamaal Abdul-Lateef (born Jackson Keith Wilkes; May 2, 1953), better known as Jamaal Wilkes, is an American former basketball player who was a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A three-time NBA All-Star, he won four NBA ...

(born 1953), American basketball player *

Jamaal Williams Jamaal Malik Williams (born April 3, 1995) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the BYU Cougars and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Early life William ...

(born 1995), American football player

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