Jamelah
girl nameJamelah entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #8128 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#8128
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9701 |
| 1980s | #9738 |
| 1990s | #11821 |
| 2000s | #14947 |
| 2010s | #14191 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Jamelah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamelah alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamelah in 2025?
- Jamelah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jamelah most popular?
- Jamelah peaked in 1981, reaching #8128 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jamelah with classmates?
- Jamelah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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