How Many People Are Named Jamilia?

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

Jamilia
Very Rare
Arabic

Jamilia is a rare, feminine name that's very uncommon in the United States, with only 1 in 653,092 Americans bearing it. That's just 505 people alive today! Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 26 births.

~505
Living in US
1 in 653,092
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jamila
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Passionate
1
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,326
Worldwide Bearers
#215,753
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
418
🇺🇸 United States
382
🇮🇩 Indonesia
194
🇳🇬 Nigeria
81
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
56
🇬🇪 Georgia
49
🇵🇭 Philippines
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19
🇬🇧 England
17
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
505 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
178
Would be under 30 (34%)
338
Would be 30–60 (66%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 516 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
70
International
86

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

📜 Jamilia Through the Generations

Jamilia has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1978, when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 505 people named Jamilia living in the country, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's stability suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, making it a unique choice that stands the test of time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11
Illinois 7
Georgia 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamilia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jamilia

How Many People Have the Name Jamilia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 505 people in the United States currently share the name Jamilia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 653,092 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamilia a Common or Rare Name?

Jamilia 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 Jamilia Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jamilia Most Popular?

The name Jamilia reached peak popularity in 1978, with 26 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 Jamilia?

Approximately 505 people named Jamilia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 516. That works out to roughly 1 in 653,092 Americans.

Is Jamilia a rare name?

Jamilia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 653,092 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamilia mean?

Jamilia means "creative variant of Jamila" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jamilia more male or female?

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

When was Jamilia most popular?

Jamilia peaked in 1978 with 26 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 US505
All-Time Births516
1 in X1 in 653,092
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1978
World Rank#215,753
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.