Jamaile
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "elegant".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamaile. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamaile today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamaile births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamaile. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamaile. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,423
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jamaile: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamaile by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jamaile during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamaile
The name Jamaile is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "jamil," which means beautiful or handsome. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamaile can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. In his poetry, Rumi often used the name Jamaile as a metaphor for divine beauty and spiritual enlightenment, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the name during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamaile. One such individual was Jamaile al-Afghani (1838-1897), an influential Islamic philosopher and political activist who played a pivotal role in the late 19th-century Islamic revival movement. He advocated for greater unity among Muslim nations and challenged Western imperialism.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Jamaile Shinas (1892-1980), a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and educational reform in the early 20th century. She established several schools for girls and played a significant role in advancing gender equality in Egypt.
In the realm of literature, Jamaile Ismail (1923-2012) was a prominent Iraqi poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned her numerous accolades and a place among the most celebrated poets of the Arabic-speaking world.
The name Jamaile also has a connection to the world of music. Jamaile Salimpour (1940-2008) was an American dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve the art of Middle Eastern dance, particularly the Egyptian style known as Raqs Sharqi.
While the name Jamaile has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and contexts, reflecting the diverse histories and individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.
People
Jamaile + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamaile as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamaile: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamaile?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamaile going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jamaile a common name?
We classify Jamaile as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamaile most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamaile was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamaile is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jamaile in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamaile a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamaile in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jamaile still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamaile in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jamaile can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jamaile?
You can see how many people share the name Jamaile on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.