How Many People Are Named Jamila?

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

Jamila
Very Rare
Arabic

Jamila means 'beautiful' in Arabic and is very rare, with only 1 in 41,241 Americans having this name. That's just 8,002 people in the US today. It's a rising name, peaking in popularity back in 1977.

~8,002
Living in US
1 in 41,241
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

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

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

257,201
Worldwide Bearers
#544
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
26,517
🇯🇴 Jordan
23,935
🇳🇪 Niger
22,125
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19,994
🇵🇸 Palestine
16,836
🇺🇬 Uganda
15,978
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
15,502
🇱🇧 Lebanon
13,342
🇸🇴 Somalia
9,853
🇺🇸 United States
8,279

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,002 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
2,996
Would be under 30 (37%)
5,175
Would be 30–60 (63%)
27
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8,198 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: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
74
International
5

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

📜 Jamila Through the Generations

Over the decades, Jamila has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 1977, it reached its peak with 418 births, but now the majority of people named Jamila are between 30 and 60 years old, making up 63% of the total. The name's current trend shows it's becoming increasingly popular among new parents, continuing its journey as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,076
New York 1,011
Illinois 515
Florida 456
Texas 334
Michigan 315
Georgia 308
Pennsylvania 280
Ohio 272
New Jersey 190

✨ Similar Names to Jamila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamila's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jamila

How Many People Have the Name Jamila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,002 people in the United States currently share the name Jamila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,241 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamila a Common or Rare Name?

Jamila 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 Jamila Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jamila Most Popular?

The name Jamila reached peak popularity in 1977, with 418 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Jamila?

Approximately 8,002 people named Jamila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,198. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,241 Americans.

Is Jamila a rare name?

Jamila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,241 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamila mean?

Jamila means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jamila more male or female?

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

When was Jamila most popular?

Jamila peaked in 1977 with 418 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US8,002
All-Time Births8,198
1 in X1 in 41,241
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1977
World Rank#544
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.