Jamilla
Every Jamilla since 1970 — 1,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamilla
Jamilla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,911 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,181 American babies have been named Jamilla. Its peak came in 1988, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jamilla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamilla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,911 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,542 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,689 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,635 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,814 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,157 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,362 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,538 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,007 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,691 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,181 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,209 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,861 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,266 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,392 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,747 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,837 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,665 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,533 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,286 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,384 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,992 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,723 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,754 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,923 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,213 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,896 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,247 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,724 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,025 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,905 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,412 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamilla in 2025?
Jamilla ranked #13,911 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamilla?
1,181 babies have been named Jamilla in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamilla most popular?
Jamilla peaked in 1988, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Jamilla a boy or girl name?
Jamilla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamilla rising or falling?
Jamilla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.