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Jamilette

JAM-ih-let · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern elaborated form of Jamie or a variant of Juliette.

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jamilette since 1989

Babies named Jamilette per year in U.S. Social Security records.

714211990200020102020Most births 2009Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s59
2000s154
2010s79
2020s8

Meaning & origin

Jamilette is a modern rarity, first recorded in 1989. Its peak year was 2009, yet it has never cracked the top 1,000, making it a true standout. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or fall, and no states recorded it at high enough frequency to list as top. This suggests a name that has never entered the mainstream but has steady occasional use, likely chosen for its melodic sound and resemblance to more familiar names like Juliette or Jamie. For parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet entirely unique in practice, Jamilette offers a distinctive path.

Jamilette is a rare modern coinage, likely formed by blending the familiar name Jamie (a diminutive of James) with the French suffix -ette, or as a variant of Juliette. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, with its peak usage occurring in 2009. The name has never broken into the top 1,000 and remains uncommon.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jami, Milly, Let, Jett

Variants: Jamilet, Jamelette, Jamillett

Sibling names for Jamilette

Names that share Jamilette's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jamilette mean?
The meaning of Jamilette is uncertain. It is thought to be a modern invented name, possibly derived from Jamie or as a variant of Juliette.
Is Jamilette a popular name?
Jamilette is very rare. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names. Its peak usage was in 2009, but it remains an uncommon choice.
Is Jamilette a boy or girl name?
Jamilette is almost exclusively used for girls.