Jamil
Meaninghandsome · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #669 in 1978
48 babies were named Jamil in the US in 2025. It has dropped 509 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
US births per million boys, 1931–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jamil you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Jamil
Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi
Iraqi poet and philosopher (1863–1936)
Choose Jamil and your child shares a first name with Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi, an Iraqi poet and philosopher. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Jamil, like who?” Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi's Wikipedia article is available in 22 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Unknown photographer, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamil, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamil would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamil first shows up in US birth records in 1931, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 94 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #669. Today it's #2,676, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJamil was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,173 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendJamil has slipped 509 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Jamil means “handsome”.
About the name Jamil
Jamil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “handsome”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-mil”. US birth records list Jamil for boys from 1931 to 2025, in 72 of those 95 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #669 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 447,761 girls |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 246,914 girls |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 205,761 girls |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 237,530 girls |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 583,333 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 115,473 boys |
| 1970s | 60 | 16,795 boys |
| 1980s | 79 | 12,585 boys |
| 1990s | 89 | 11,251 boys |
| 2000s | 84 | 11,972 boys |
| 2010s | 56 | 17,870 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 26,726 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Jamil
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means “handsome” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Jamil?
Jamil has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Jamil a boy or girl name?
Jamil is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jamil?
Jamil ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#669).