Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamilex since 1995
Babies named Jamilex per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jamilex is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1995, peaking in usage the following year in 1996. Though it has never ranked nationally, its 1-in-N birth rate remains too low to calculate. The name's trajectory has been stable but minimal, with no significant revival in later decades. Its origins appear to be a blend of the Arabic name Jamila, meaning 'beautiful,' and the popular suffix -lex, mirroring a trend for invented names in the 1990s. No top states were recorded for Jamilex, suggesting its use has been scattered and uncommon.
Jamilex appears to be a modern American invention, blending the Arabic-rooted name Jamila, meaning 'beautiful', with the fashionable suffix -lex (as seen in names like Alex or Lex). It first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1995 and saw modest use, primarily for girls. Its usage remains rare and has not sustained a clear trajectory.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Lexi, Lex, Mila
Sibling names for Jamilex
Names that share Jamilex's style, for a brother or sister.
