Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamillia since 1976
Babies named Jamillia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamillia is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1976. It reached its peak usage in 1990, but has never entered the top 1,000 names, indicating it remains uncommon. The name's trajectory has been relatively stable, suggesting occasional but consistent use. It is most likely a creative elaboration of the Arabic name Jamila, adding the fashionable -ia suffix seen in many English feminine names. Jamillia is typically given to girls, and its associations with beauty and Arabic heritage may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name.
Jamillia is most likely a feminine elaboration of the Arabic name Jamil (جميل), meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome'. The variant Jamila is well-attested in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. Jamillia appears to be an English-influenced spelling that gained some use in the United States from the 1970s onward, possibly as a creative variant of Jamila or under the influence of other -ia ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Milia, J
Sibling names for Jamillia
Names that share Jamillia's style, for a brother or sister.
