Jamil

Jamil - A very unique male name

Jamil appeared on the charts for the first time in 1966 on position #1267. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jamil and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jamil? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jamil. The baby boy name Jamil was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2390 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jamil peaked in popularity 47 years ago in 1979 on position 666.

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Jamil is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jamil is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,278 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,982.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jamil is where you live.

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Jamil origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome'

Jamil is a classic Arabic boys' name, used across the Muslim world for centuries. In the United States it has been recorded since 1966, peaking in 1991 and easing down since, remaining a steady heritage choice.

Attested etymology

Jamil is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jamil, pop culture references for the name Jamil and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jamil

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jamil, sorted by popularity.

Jamal / Jamel / Jamaal / Jameel / Josemanuel / Jamell / Janiel / Juanmanuel / Jonael / Jemal /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Jamil

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jamil a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jamil?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

juh-MEEL · /dʒəˈmil/

Around the world

• جميل (Jamil) (Arabic) — The original Arabic form
• Cemil (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Jameel — Transliteration variant
• Jamal — Related but distinct Arabic name, from the same root

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A handsome, meaningful Arabic name that travels well — short, easy to pronounce, and rooted in its language.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with the related but different name Jamal