Jamilah
Every Jamilah since 1965 — 2,672 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamilah
Jamilah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,543 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 2,672 American babies have been named Jamilah. Its peak came in 1977, when 79 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 Jamilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,543 | — | — |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,539 | — | — |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,799 | — | — |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,074 | — | — |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,865 | — | — |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,160 | — | — |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,636 | — | — |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,467 | — | — |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,453 | — | — |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,155 | — | — |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,405 | — | — |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,946 | — | — |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,739 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,395 | — | — |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,028 | — | — |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,061 | — | — |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,175 | — | — |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,738 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,740 | — | — |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,527 | — | — |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,546 | — | — |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,659 | — | — |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,068 | — | — |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,263 | — | — |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,648 | — | — |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,184 | — | — |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,434 | — | — |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,615 | — | — |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,817 | — | — |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,552 | — | — |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,766 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,868 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,082 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamilah in 2025?
Jamilah ranked #3,543 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamilah?
2,672 babies have been named Jamilah in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamilah most popular?
Jamilah peaked in 1977, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Jamilah a boy or girl name?
Jamilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamilah rising or falling?
Jamilah has been roughly stable over the past decade.