Jamilah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jamilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 16 babies have been named Jamilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamilah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,910 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,910
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jamilah is also used as a girl name, ranked #3544.
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About the Name Jamilah
Jamilah is a boy name .
Is Jamilah a boy or girl name? Jamilah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,910 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,544. Jamilah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jamilah is currently ranked #26,910 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamilah include Jam, Jami, Jamiy, Jamiie, Lah, Lahy, Lahie, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamilah include Jamir, Jamie, Jamison, Jamil, Jamin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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