Declining since 2009, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamileth since 1992
Babies named Jamileth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 357 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Jamileth is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1992. Its peak year was 2009, after which its trajectory turned downward, yet it remains in use among a small number of families. With a current rank of 6,116 and an incidence of about 1 in 84,593 newborns, it is an unconventional choice concentrated primarily in California. The name likely arose as a phonetic elaboration of the Arabic-rooted Jamil or Jamila, combined with a fashionable suffix, though no definitive etymology exists. Its adherents value its distinctive sound and rarity.
Jamileth first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the Arabic name Jamila ('beautiful') crossed with fashionable suffixes like -eth or -th found in names such as Elizabeth or Judith. Alternatively, it may be a Spanish-influenced respelling. The name remains rare and has not been widely adopted outside the United States.
Where Jamileth is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Mili, Letha
Sibling names for Jamileth
Names that share Jamileth's style, for a brother or sister.
