Jamikel
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "holder of the heel".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jamikel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamikel today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamikel births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamikel. 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 Jamikel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,528
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jamikel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamikel 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 Jamikel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamikel
The given name Jamikel has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the more common Arabic name Jamil, which means "beautiful" or "handsome." The addition of the suffix "-el" in Jamikel is thought to be a diminutive form, potentially indicating "little beautiful one" or "little handsome one."
During the Middle Ages, the name Jamikel gained some recognition and usage among Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in regions that are now parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. However, it is difficult to pinpoint any specific historical references or ancient texts where the name appears prominently.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jamikel was Jamikel ibn Salih, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His poetic works were celebrated for their elegance and lyrical beauty, reflecting the essence of the name's meaning.
Another notable figure was Jamikel al-Dimashqi, a scholar and philosopher from Damascus who lived in the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and Islamic theology during the golden age of Arabic intellectual discourse.
In the realm of literature, Jamikel al-Andalusi was a prominent Arabic writer and poet from the 14th century CE, hailing from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His works were known for their intricate wordplay and vivid imagery, capturing the essence of the Arabic literary tradition.
Jamikel al-Qahiri, a 15th-century Arabic calligrapher and artist from Cairo, Egypt, was renowned for his exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. His artistic creations were celebrated for their beauty and attention to detail, reflecting the meaning of his given name.
In the realm of music, Jamikel al-Mawsili was a celebrated Arabic musician and composer from the 9th century CE, known for his contributions to the development of Arabic music theory and the introduction of new musical instruments.
It is worth noting that while the name Jamikel has Arabic roots, its usage has been relatively limited historically, especially when compared to its more common variant, Jamil. Nevertheless, the name carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields throughout the medieval and pre-modern eras of Arabic civilization.
People
Jamikel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jamikel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamikel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamikel 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jamikel a common name?
We classify Jamikel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamikel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamikel was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamikel is about 22 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 Jamikel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamikel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamikel 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 Jamikel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamikel 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 Jamikel 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 Jamikel?
You can see how many people have the name Jamikel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.