How Many People Are Named Jameel?

Complete statistics for the name Jameel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jameel
Very Rare
Arabic

Jameel means 'beautiful' in Arabic and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 113,171 Americans having this name. That's just 2,916 people in the US today. It peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 127 births.

~741
Living in US
1 in 447,300
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Charismatic
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from challenges.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,469
Worldwide Bearers
#4,516
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
675
🇳🇬 Nigeria
653
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
523
🇰🇼 Kuwait
408
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇯🇴 Jordan
338
🇨🇦 Canada
309
🇮🇶 Iraq
237
🇪🇬 Egypt
217
🇵🇭 Philippines
184

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,899 (99%)
♀ Female
17 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
1,249
Would be under 30 (41%)
1,790
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,039 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
76
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jameel Through the Generations

Jameel has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1977, reflecting a shift away from older naming trends. With an average age of 32, most people named Jameel are still young, with 41% under 30 years old. This makes it a truly modern name, with a significant portion of its bearers being part of the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 238
New Jersey 234
New York 224
California 182
Illinois 134
Georgia 90
Ohio 74
Florida 61
Michigan 43
Texas 42

✨ Similar Names to Jameel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jameel's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jameel

How Many People Have the Name Jameel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 741 people in the United States currently share the name Jameel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 447,300 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jameel a Common or Rare Name?

Jameel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jameel Mean?

Jameel means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jameel in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Jameel Most Popular?

The name Jameel reached peak popularity in 1977, with 127 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jameel?

Approximately 741 people named Jameel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 741. That works out to roughly 1 in 447,300 Americans.

Is Jameel a rare name?

Jameel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 447,300 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jameel mean?

Jameel means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jameel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Jameel are male and 1% are female.

When was Jameel most popular?

Jameel peaked in 1977 with 127 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US741
All-Time Births741
1 in X1 in 447,300
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1977
World Rank#4,516
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.