Jamala Name Popularity and Statistics
Jamala is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jamala?
Jamala is spelled J-A-M-A-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Jamala Popularity in 2001
Rank#15,352
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 2,205 places to #15,352 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1991.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jamala Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1972 through 2001. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 1991 | Girls | 5 | #13,147 |
| 1988 | Girls | 9 | #7,691 |
| 1987 | Girls | 5 | #11,325 |
| 1985 | Girls | 6 | #9,307 |
| 1983 | Girls | 6 | #9,015 |
| 1981 | Girls | 6 | #9,110 |
| 1979 | Girls | 12 | #5,427 |
| 1978 | Girls | 5 | #9,750 |
| 1977 | Girls | 8 | #6,892 |
| 1976 | Girls | 8 | #6,611 |
| 1975 | Girls | 10 | #5,516 |
| 1974 | Girls | 6 | #7,680 |
| 1973 | Girls | 7 | #6,666 |
| 1972 | Girls | 5 | #8,292 |
When Was Jamala Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1979 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #5,427
1975 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #5,516
1988 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #7,691
1977 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #6,892
Where Jamala Ranked Highest in 1977
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,645 | 5 |