Feminine dossier · first seen 1965
Jamilah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1977
Peak births
73
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Jamilah
How many people are named Jamilah?
An estimated 2,576 living Americans are named Jamilah.
How rare is Jamilah?
Jamilah is very rare among babies today, with 43 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 41.1% from its 1977 peak.
How old is the typical Jamilah?
The median age of a living American named Jamilah is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 40 years old.
Is Jamilah still popular?
Yes. Jamilah is holding steady, with 43 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jamilah most common?
Jamilah has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 2.3× more often than the national baseline.
1965Peak 19772025
Peak year
1977
Decline from peak
41.1%
2025
43
All-time
2,656