Declining since 1985, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamiel since 1969
Babies named Jamiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 122 |
| 1980s | 191 |
| 1990s | 177 |
| 2000s | 189 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Jamiel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969 and reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking 12008 among boy names. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, with an estimated 1 in 341615 newborn boys receiving the name in 2025. The spelling variant Jamiel follows a pattern seen in other Arabic names adapted to English orthography during the late 20th century, alongside forms like Jamaal and Jameel. While never entering the top 1000, Jamiel has maintained consistent but low-level usage, particularly in communities with Arabic heritage. Its trajectory reflects a broader trend of declining popularity for many traditional ethnic names after peaking in the 1980s.
Jamiel is a variant of the Arabic name Jamal, which derives from the root j-m-l meaning 'to be beautiful' or 'to be handsome.' The spelling with 'ie' was likely influenced by English name patterns, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. It has been used in the United States since at least 1969.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, J, Miel
Sibling names for Jamiel
Names that share Jamiel's style, for a brother or sister.
