Girl nameCurrently #1,560 in the USSteady
Jamila
//dʒəˈmɪlə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jamila's meaning
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Jamila's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jamila |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 57 |
| 1973 | 103 |
| 1974 | 182 |
| 1975 | 177 |
| 1976 | 205 |
| 1977 | 418 |
| 1978 | 326 |
| 1979 | 272 |
| 1980 | 226 |
| 1981 | 196 |
| 1982 | 217 |
| 1983 | 173 |
| 1984 | 166 |
| 1985 | 143 |
| 1986 | 192 |
| 1987 | 191 |
| 1988 | 170 |
| 1989 | 213 |
| 1990 | 236 |
| 1991 | 226 |
| 1992 | 211 |
| 1993 | 238 |
| 1994 | 211 |
| 1995 | 192 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 117 |
| 1998 | 126 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 97 |
| 2002 | 111 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 95 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 106 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2011 | 87 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2015 | 106 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 111 |
| 2018 | 167 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 136 |
Jamila through the decades
- Jamila peaked in 1977, when 418 babies were named Jamila in the US.
- The 1980s were Jamila's strongest decade, averaging 189 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jamila has risen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jamila currently ranks #1,560 in the US and is holding steady.