Boy · #2,286 in 2026

Jamil

Name: Popularity of the name Jamil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jamil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,286

Peak Rank

#669 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-20%

1967

First Year

2006

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#3806

Peak Rank

254

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jamil

Jamil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 214 Jamils were born — ranking #691 that year. As of 2026, Jamil ranks #2,286 for baby boys with 63 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 8K Jamils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jamil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jamil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jamal
Jamaal
Jemal
Gemel
Geml
Shamil
Jamel
Janell
Jamul
Jumelle
Jamila
Jameel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamil

What does the name Jamil mean?

Jamil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jamil in 2026?

In 2026, Jamil ranks #2,286 among boys' names in the U.S., with 63 babies given the name that year.

When was Jamil most popular?

Jamil reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #669 that year with 214 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jamil most popular?

Jamil has historically been most popular in Delaware, New Jersey, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jamil.

Is Jamil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jamil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jamil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jamil include Antione, Briar, Demarion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jamil

Jamil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Jamil's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #669. Use the chart and map above to compare Jamil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.