How Many People Are Named Jamil?

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

Jamil
Very Rare
Arabic

Jamil means 'handsome' in Arabic and it's very rare, with only 1 in 44,761 Americans having this name. There are around 7,372 people named Jamil living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since nearly half are under 30.

~2,497
Living in US
1 in 132,739
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Handsome
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Charismatic
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

129,261
Worldwide Bearers
#1,747
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
11,702
🇳🇬 Nigeria
11,202
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10,382
🇱🇧 Lebanon
10,010
🇮🇷 Iran
9,691
🇵🇸 Palestine
9,612
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
8,412
🇳🇵 Nepal
7,642
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,222
🇺🇸 United States
6,363

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,126 (97%)
♀ Female
246 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
3,548
Would be under 30 (46%)
4,025
Would be 30–60 (52%)
113
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 7,686 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
5

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

📜 Jamil Through the Generations

Jamil peaked in popularity in 1991 with 222 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, most people named Jamil are between 30 and 60 years old, with 3,548 under 30 and just 113 over 60. This shows that while it's still used, it's becoming less common among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 715
New York 706
California 672
Pennsylvania 632
Florida 393
Illinois 351
Texas 311
Michigan 267
Georgia 260
Ohio 254

✨ Similar Names to Jamil

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamil's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jamil

How Many People Have the Name Jamil?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,497 people in the United States currently share the name Jamil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 132,739 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamil a Common or Rare Name?

Jamil 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 Jamil Mean?

Jamil means "handsome" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamil in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Jamil Most Popular?

The name Jamil reached peak popularity in 1991, with 222 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 Jamil?

Approximately 2,497 people named Jamil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,497. That works out to roughly 1 in 132,739 Americans.

Is Jamil a rare name?

Jamil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 132,739 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamil mean?

Jamil means "handsome" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jamil more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Jamil are male and 3% are female.

When was Jamil most popular?

Jamil peaked in 1991 with 222 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 US2,497
All-Time Births2,497
1 in X1 in 132,739
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1991
World Rank#1,747
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.