Cemal is a distinctive choice, ranked #3937 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Cemal in their class.
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UK Rank 2019
#3937
About the Name Cemal
Cemal has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 983 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1578 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1997.
Cemal is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cemal
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Cemal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cemal in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cemal has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 983 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1578 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cemal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Cemal (2019)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 983 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cemal
Likely around 1 other Cemal in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2019)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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