How Many People Are Named Jamelia?

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

Jamelia
Very Rare
Arabic

Jamelia means 'beauty' in Arabic and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 365,618 Americans sharing this name. There are around 903 people named Jamelia living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since nearly half are under 30.

~903
Living in US
1 in 365,618
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beauty
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate Creative
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

920
Worldwide Bearers
#267,151
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
496
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
87
🇮🇩 Indonesia
85
🇲🇾 Malaysia
52
🇵🇭 Philippines
29
🇯🇲 Jamaica
23
🇱🇷 Liberia
16
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
903 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
401
Would be under 30 (44%)
519
Would be 30–60 (56%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 920 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
82

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

📜 Jamelia Through the Generations

Jamelia peaked in popularity in 1987 with 40 births, but its presence remains stable, with most people named Jamelia falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's current generation skew towards younger individuals, with 401 under 30 years old, indicating its status as a relatively new and trendy choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16
Florida 16
Georgia 5
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 5
New York 5
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Jamelia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamelia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jamelia

How Many People Have the Name Jamelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 903 people in the United States currently share the name Jamelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 365,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamelia a Common or Rare Name?

Jamelia 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 Jamelia Mean?

Jamelia means "beauty" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jamelia Most Popular?

The name Jamelia reached peak popularity in 1987, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Jamelia?

Approximately 903 people named Jamelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 920. That works out to roughly 1 in 365,618 Americans.

Is Jamelia a rare name?

Jamelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 365,618 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamelia mean?

Jamelia means "beauty" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jamelia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jamelia are male and 100% are female.

When was Jamelia most popular?

Jamelia peaked in 1987 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US903
All-Time Births920
1 in X1 in 365,618
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1987
World Rank#267,151
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.