Will my child share the name Jamilah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Jamilah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jamilah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jamilah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jamilah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1991 places over the last five years to #2772 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Jamilah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jamilah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jamilah a popular baby name in the United States?

Jamilah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Jamilah

Jamilah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jamilah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

About the Name Jamilah

Jamilah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1991 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1245 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jamilah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.