The nameJamil
Jamil is an Arabic name with a simple, warm meaning. It has been used in the United States since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Jamil means "beautiful, handsome" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Jamil reached 670th place in 1978. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 555th, in 2004.
Popularity of the name Jamil
Jamil in the United States
Jamil was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 1,811 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Jamil. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Jamil in the United States were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 68 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Jamil in the United Kingdom
Jamil was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 304 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Jamil. Half of all babies named Jamil in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Jamil in France
Sibling names for Jamil
Names from the same generation as Jamil, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
How many people are named Jamil? See the counter → · What would your name be in 1950? · Name origin quiz
Compare Jamil with another name
Meaning, origin and popularity of Jamil side by side with the name of your choice.
Jamil in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means "beautiful, handsome" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Jamil?
Arabic.
Is Jamil a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamil is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jamil?
In 2024, Jamil was the 2402nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 58 births.
What are good sibling names for Jamil?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anisa, Jennah, Zeinab and Katy for a sister, Tarik, Kamil, Jacques and Nigel for a brother.