Total births
858
Girls' name · since 1987
Jamilet
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 858 babies named Jamilet, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9180
- among girls today
- 858
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Jamilet currently ranks #9180 among girls' names in America, with 858 babies recorded since 1987.
Jamilet has 858 recorded births among girls since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9180 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #9180 among girls today
- 858 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jamilet is currently the #9180 girls' name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 858 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9180
- among girls today
- 858
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Jamilet vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9180
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Jamilet was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
66 babies were named Jamilet in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Jamilet compares
858 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jamilet's all-time total is 125% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jamilet | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 858 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jamilet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamilet splits its recorded history at 2008: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamilet at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#9,180
Active since
1987
Jamilet popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Jamilet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jamilet's strongest decade.
457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Jamilet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 125
1990s
125 births
- 2000s
2000s
457 births
- 2010s
2010s
216 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 457 births (53% of all-time use).
How Jamilet compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jamilet's total volume
Jamilet vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jamilet by state
Where Jamilet concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 159 | 18.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 73 | 8.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 22 | 2.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Jamilet's total US births 18.5%
Even split
159 of 858 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamilet? ▼
Jamilet has been given to 858 babies in the U.S. since 1987, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9180 as of the latest data. 66 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Jamilet most popular? ▼
Jamilet was most popular in the 2000s decade with 457 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Jamilet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamilet are California (159 births), Texas (73 births), New York (22 births).
How long has the name Jamilet been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamilet since 1987 -- 39 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jamilet? ▼
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 Jamilet's data
- Jamilet's decade-level peak was the 2000s (457 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jamilets (159 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jamilet
Nearby Names Like Jamilet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamilet
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 Jamilet side by side: Jamilet vs Jamie Jamilet vs James Jamilet 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, 1987–2025 (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. "Jamilet: #9180 Girls' Name - 858 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamilet. 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 Jamilet 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.