Jamil
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant; noble
Origin: Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla
Popularity: Ranked #2695 in 2025 with 48 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Camila. Shares the meaning 'Young ceremonial attendant; noble.'
Similar names: jamila, jamilah, jamilla, jamiel, jamilia, jaila, jailah, jailee
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Jamil? About 1 in 69,344 babies born in 2025 were named Jamil, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jamil
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means “Young ceremonial attendant; noble” from Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla roots.
What is the origin of the name Jamil?
Jamil has Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla origin. The traditional meaning is “Young ceremonial attendant; noble”.
How popular is Jamil?
Jamil ranked #2676 in 2025 — given to 48 babies that year.
When was Jamil most popular?
Jamil peaked in 1991 with 214 babies registered that year.
Is Jamil a boy or girl name?
Jamil is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jamils in registered births are male.
Is the name Jamil rising or falling in popularity?
Jamil has fallen 508 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2168 in 2020 to #2676 in 2025.
How long has Jamil been recorded?
Jamil appears in birth records across 72 years — from 1931 through 2025.