Jamee
A feminine name derived from the Arabic name Jameelah, meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 2,732 living Americans carry the first name Jamee. It is a predominantly female name (92.6% of registrations). The average person named Jamee today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamee births was 1985 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamee. 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.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 125,459 Americans
Peak year
1985
100 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2004 SSA rank
#9,344
Tracked since 1946
Gender
Gender distribution for Jamee
Jamee leans heavily female at 92.6% of total registrations, but 218 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jamee as a male name
- Ranked #9,344 in 2004
- 7 male births in 2004
- Peak: 1973 (13 births)
Jamee as a female name
- Ranked #16,235 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1985 (90 births)
Popularity
Jamee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamee from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 773 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamee 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 Jamee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Jamee, while Virginia, New York, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamee
The given name Jamee is believed to have originated from the Arabic name Jameela, which means "beautiful" or "pretty." Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "jameel," derived from the Semitic root word "j-m-l," meaning "to be beautiful." The name Jameela has been in use among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jameela can be found in classical Arabic literature, notably in the works of renowned poets and writers from the 7th to 9th centuries CE. The name appears in various poetry anthologies, reflecting its cultural significance and popularity during that era.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Jameela is often associated with virtues such as physical beauty and inner grace. It is mentioned in several Islamic texts and hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), further solidifying its cultural and religious significance within the Islamic world.
The name Jamee is a variant spelling of Jameela, which emerged as a result of the transliteration process from Arabic to English. This spelling variation became more prevalent in English-speaking regions, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamee or its variants. One famous example is Jameela Jamil (born 1986), a British actress, model, and activist known for her advocacy work in body positivity and mental health awareness.
Another notable figure is Jameela Beevi Haji (1918-1990), an Indian social activist and politician who fought for women's rights and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
In the literary world, Jameela Siddiqi (1928-2017) was a renowned Pakistani novelist and short story writer, widely acclaimed for her contributions to Urdu literature.
Jamila Mukhtar (born 1920) was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education in the Arab world.
Jamila Rizvi (born 1983) is an Australian author, editor, and commentator known for her work on gender equality and women's empowerment.
While the name Jamee and its variants have gained popularity in various cultures and regions, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East, where it has held significance for centuries.
People
Jamee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamee 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
Jamee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,732 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamee 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 125,459 US residents.
Is Jamee a common name?
We classify Jamee as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,952 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamee was 1985, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamee is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamee a female name?
Yes, 92.6% of people registered as Jamee in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.