Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamilet since 1987
Babies named Jamilet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 457 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Jamilet is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1987, a time when parents increasingly created new names from familiar sounds. Its peak came in 2000, and since 2007 its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 with a rarity of 1 in 267,878 births. The name's origins are uncertain but likely blend Arabic or Spanish influences, reflecting broader naming trends among Hispanic families. Despite its low frequency, Jamilet has a melodic, feminine quality that appeals to those seeking a distinctive yet accessible name.
Jamilet likely emerged in the late 20th century as a creative modern name, possibly derived from Arabic Jamal ('beauty') with a diminutive suffix, or as a respelling of Yamilet, itself a Spanish variant of Yamila. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, reflecting a trend of inventing melodic, Latin-influenced names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Mila, Letty
Sibling names for Jamilet
Names that share Jamilet's style, for a brother or sister.
