Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1982
Jamileh
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Jamileh, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
17 girls have been named Jamileh since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jamileh has been recorded 17 times among girls since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2003.
- 17 total births
- 1982–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Jamileh since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 17
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jamileh was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
6 babies were named Jamileh in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Jamileh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamileh splits its recorded history at 1996: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamileh at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Jamileh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2003
- Peak year (1996)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Jamileh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jamileh's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jamileh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 6 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamileh? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 17 babies named Jamileh. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 6 births.
When was Jamileh most popular? ▼
Jamileh was most popular in the 1990s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Jamileh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamileh since 1982 -- 22 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Jamileh? ▼
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 Jamileh's data
- Jamileh's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jamileh
Nearby Names Like Jamileh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamileh
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 Jamileh side by side: Jamileh vs Jamie Jamileh vs James Jamileh vs Jami
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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, 1982–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jamileh: Baby Name Since 1982 - 17 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamileh. 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 Jamileh 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.