Jamilah
girl name#3517 in 2025Jamilah entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #1498 in 1977, ranks #3517 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6528 |
| 1970s | #2863 |
| 1980s | #2221 |
| 1990s | #2474 |
| 2000s | #3432 |
| 2010s | #3110 |
| 2020s | #3309 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jamilah has been most popular in Florida, New York, Illinois.
Fashion outlook
Jamilah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Jamilah today is about where Sherrye stood in 2003 — 48 years past a #1498-sized peak. Within 15 years, Sherrye had drifted out of the mainstream charts.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Jamilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamilah alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamilah in 2025?
- Jamilah ranks #3517 among US girl names in 2025, with 43 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jamilah most popular?
- Jamilah peaked in 1977, reaching #1498 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jamilah with classmates?
- Jamilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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