How Many People Are Named Jamillah?

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

Jamillah
Very Rare
Arabic

Jamillah means 'beautiful' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,013 people named Jamillah live in the US today, which means 1 in 325,856 Americans have this name. The peak popularity was in 1975 with 60 births.

~1,013
Living in US
1 in 325,856
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charismatic Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,694
Worldwide Bearers
#88,578
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,745
🇺🇸 United States
1,308
🇵🇭 Philippines
650
🇲🇼 Malawi
508
🇺🇬 Uganda
404
🇰🇪 Kenya
367
🇮🇩 Indonesia
313
🇲🇾 Malaysia
188
🇳🇬 Nigeria
33
🇬🇧 England
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,013 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
200
Would be under 30 (19%)
848
Would be 30–60 (81%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,048 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
94

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

📜 Jamillah Through the Generations

Over the decades, Jamillah has seen its highest usage in the mid-1970s, with a notable drop-off since then. Today, most people named Jamillah are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30. This suggests that while the name isn't as popular now as it once was, it still holds a special place for those born during its peak years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 113
New York 64
Pennsylvania 50
California 33
Michigan 8
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Jamillah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamillah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jamillah

How Many People Have the Name Jamillah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,013 people in the United States currently share the name Jamillah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 325,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamillah a Common or Rare Name?

Jamillah 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 Jamillah Mean?

Jamillah means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jamillah Most Popular?

The name Jamillah reached peak popularity in 1975, with 60 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 Jamillah?

Approximately 1,013 people named Jamillah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,048. That works out to roughly 1 in 325,856 Americans.

Is Jamillah a rare name?

Jamillah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 325,856 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamillah mean?

Jamillah means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jamillah more male or female?

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

When was Jamillah most popular?

Jamillah peaked in 1975 with 60 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 US1,013
All-Time Births1,048
1 in X1 in 325,856
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1975
World Rank#88,578
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.