Declining since 1986, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamelia since 1974
Babies named Jamelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 252 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Jamelia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. It reached its highest point in 1987, ranking among the top 1,000 names briefly before declining since 1986. In 2025, approximately 1 in 160,727 girls were named Jamelia, placing it at rank 9,457. While its exact origins are unclear, the name likely combines elements of Jamila (Arabic for 'beautiful') with the fashionable -elia ending popular in the late 20th century. Jamelia has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state, reflecting its occasional use nationwide.
Jamelia first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s. It may be a feminine variant of Jamel (from Arabic Jamal 'beauty') or a creative combination of Jam- (as in Jamila) with the popular -elia suffix. The name saw its highest usage in the 1980s, particularly after peaking in 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamie, Melia, Jami
Variants: Jamila
Sibling names for Jamelia
Names that share Jamelia's style, for a brother or sister.
