Jameelah
Every Jameelah since 1969 — 1,312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jameelah
Jameelah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,731 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,312 American babies have been named Jameelah. Its peak came in 1978, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jameelah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jameelah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,731 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,660 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,691 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,424 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,813 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,732 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,089 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,609 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,652 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,166 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,173 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,562 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,934 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,265 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,686 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,863 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,190 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,663 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,934 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,636 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,729 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,443 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,903 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,753 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,163 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,567 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,267 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,427 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,456 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,987 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,374 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jameelah in 2025?
Jameelah ranked #9,731 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jameelah?
1,312 babies have been named Jameelah in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jameelah most popular?
Jameelah peaked in 1978, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Jameelah a boy or girl name?
Jameelah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jameelah rising or falling?
Jameelah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.