Jamilah

Girl name

Jamilah has been given to 2,672 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,672

Peak year

1977 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1965

10-year trend

▼ -9%

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jamilah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jamilagirl

8,322 babies since 1962

Kamilahgirl

6,489 babies since 1971

Jamiyahgirl

3,721 babies since 1994

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jamilah?

Jamilah has been given to 2,672 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jamilah peak?

Jamilah peaked in 1977, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Jamilah a girl or boy name?

Jamilah is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Jamilah are girls).

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