Total births
103
Girls' name · since 1972
Jamala
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 103 babies named Jamala, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 103
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Jamala sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 103 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Jamala recorded 103 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2001.
- 103 total births
- 1972–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
103 girls have been named Jamala since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 103
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Jamala was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jamala in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Jamala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jamala's full recorded timeline at 1979, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jamala at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jamala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2001
- Peak year (1979)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Jamala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jamala's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Jamala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
61 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 61 births (59% of all-time use).
Jamala by state
Where Jamala concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 4.9% |
New York share of Jamala's total US births 4.9%
5 of 103 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamala? ▼
103 babies have been named Jamala since 1972. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1979 with 12 births.
When was Jamala most popular? ▼
Jamala was most popular in the 1970s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Jamala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamala are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jamala been used? ▼
Records for Jamala go back to 1972, giving 30 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Jamala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jamie, James, Jami, Jamila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jamala's data
- Jamala's decade-level peak was the 1970s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jamalas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jamala
Nearby Names Like Jamala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamala
Jamie Girl
#718 270,936 births
James Girl
#2588 23,882 births
Jami Girl
#9652 21,473 births
Jamila Girl
#1557 8,322 births
Jamya Girl
#4168 5,576 births
Compare Jamala side by side: Jamala vs Jamie Jamala vs James Jamala vs Jami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jamala: Baby Name Since 1972 - 103 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jamala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.