UK boy's name
Jamiel
Arabic masculine name meaning "cameleer" or "one who works with camels".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jamiel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamiel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Jamiel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jamiel ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 boys were registered as Jamiel.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamiel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Jamiel mean?
The name Jamiel is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "jamil," which means "beautiful" or "handsome." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
In Arabic culture, the name Jamiel carries a positive connotation and is often associated with physical attractiveness, grace, and charm. It is a popular name among Muslims and has been used across various regions of the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamiel can be found in the works of renowned Arab poets and writers from the medieval period. While the name itself may not have appeared in religious scriptures, it reflects the Arabic language's emphasis on beauty and aesthetic appreciation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamiel. One of the earliest recorded figures was Jamiel al-Zahawi (1863-1936), an Iraqi poet and writer who played a significant role in the Arabic literary renaissance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Another prominent figure was Jamiel Shehade (1925-1992), a Palestinian lawyer and activist who advocated for Palestinian rights and was a member of the Palestinian National Council.
In the realm of sports, Jamiel Shayed (born 1975) is a former professional football (soccer) player from Saudi Arabia who represented his national team in several international tournaments.
Jamiel Terrell (born 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
Jamiel Khayyat (born 1982) is a Jordanian-American composer and musician known for his work in film and television scores.
While the name Jamiel has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending its linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jamiel over time
The chart below shows babies named Jamiel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jamiel, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamiel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamiel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4439 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4305 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3480 | 22 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Jamiel
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jamiel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jamiel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jamiel was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jamiel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Jamiel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jamiel?
Arabic masculine name meaning "cameleer" or "one who works with camels".
How many people are called Jamiel in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Jamiel across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.