Jamil
Borrowed from Arabic جميل (jamīl).
Every Jamil since 1931 — 7,735 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamil
Jamil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,695 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 7,735 American babies have been named Jamil. Its peak came in 1991, when 222 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 48 | #2,695 |
| 2024 | — | — | 58 | #2,402 |
| 2023 | — | — | 75 | #2,018 |
| 2022 | — | — | 69 | #2,143 |
| 2021 | — | — | 74 | #2,015 |
| 2020 | — | — | 64 | #2,177 |
| 2019 | — | — | 86 | #1,798 |
| 2018 | — | — | 92 | #1,710 |
| 2017 | — | — | 95 | #1,667 |
| 2016 | — | — | 91 | #1,711 |
| 2015 | — | — | 110 | #1,506 |
| 2014 | — | — | 108 | #1,496 |
| 2013 | — | — | 89 | #1,679 |
| 2012 | — | — | 106 | #1,519 |
| 2011 | — | — | 134 | #1,282 |
| 2010 | — | — | 143 | #1,235 |
| 2009 | — | — | 156 | #1,161 |
| 2008 | — | — | 164 | #1,118 |
| 2007 | — | — | 169 | #1,083 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,319 | 141 | #1,190 |
| 2005 | — | — | 157 | #1,057 |
| 2004 | — | — | 164 | #1,009 |
| 2003 | — | — | 164 | #978 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,518 | 171 | #943 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,242 | 186 | #864 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,868 | 193 | #832 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,982 | 161 | #855 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,766 | 189 | #743 |
| 1985 | — | — | 142 | #747 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,472 | 158 | #691 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,693 | 93 | #864 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,485 | 49 | #1,185 |
| 1965 | — | — | 23 | #1,644 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,487 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,084 |
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Famous people named Jamil
- Jamil Mahuad Politician · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamil mean?
Borrowed from Arabic جميل (jamīl).
How popular is the name Jamil in 2025?
Jamil ranked #2,695 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamil?
7,735 babies have been named Jamil in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamil most popular?
Jamil peaked in 1991, when 222 newborns received the name.
Is Jamil a boy or girl name?
Jamil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamil rising or falling?
Jamil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jamil?
Well-known people named Jamil include Jamil Mahuad (politician).