Will my child share the name Jamilah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Jamilah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jamilah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jamilah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jamilah is declining: down 181 places since 2019, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,245 in 2002.

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.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4867

Jamilah

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Jamilah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jamilah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4867

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jamilah in their class.