Jamilee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAM-ee-lee //ˈdʒæmiːli//
Origin: English; Modern
Meaning: Combination of 'Jamie' and 'Lee'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamilee is believed to be a modern variant of the name Jamie, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The name Jacob was translated into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus. The name made its way into Old French as Jacques, which eventually evolved into the English Jamie.
The addition of the suffix "lee" in Jamilee may reflect a contemporary trend in name formation, combining traditional roots with a modern twist, though it does not have a direct historical lineage in the same way as its predecessors. Historically, the name Jacob has significant biblical importance, as it is borne by a key patriarch in the Hebrew Bible, who is known for his twelve sons, the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name has been used throughout various cultures and languages, with notable figures such as Saint James, who is associated with the New Testament and was one of Jesus' apostles. The name James became widely used in England following the translation of the Bible into English in the early 17th century, particularly with the publication of the King James Bible in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names.
Culturally, names derived from Jacob, including Jamie and its variants, have been associated with themes of resilience and transformation, reflecting the biblical narrative of Jacob's life. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing strength and continuity.
The diminutive form Jamie has been widely used, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has contributed to the development of names like Jamilee, which encapsulates both a traditional heritage and a modern sensibility.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamilee was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Jamilee has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Jamilee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jamilee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jamilee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jamilee (1985)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jamilee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1977 | 5 |