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Djamila

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Pronounced juh-MEE-luh /dʒəˈmiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Djamila is the French-influenced spelling of Arabic Jamila, from jamil, 'beautiful'. The dj- spelling is standard in North African and other francophone communities, where the name is widely used.Medium

In 30 seconds: A North African favorite: Djamila is Arabic Jamila, 'beautiful' (said 'juh-MEE-luh').
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Origin MediumArabic, North African
MeaningDjamila is the French-influenced spelling of Arabic Jamila, from jamil, 'beautiful'. The dj- spelling is standard in North African and other francophone communities, where the name is widely used.
U.S. rank (2024)#13896 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Djamila spells Arabic Jamila, feminine of jamil, 'beautiful'. The dj- spelling reflects French orthography and is standard across North Africa, where the name is long established. It is widely used in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, and among francophone communities elsewhere (said 'juh-MEE-luh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, chiefly in North African families. Rare, elegant, and Arabic-rooted.

Did you know? Djamila is simply Jamila spelled the French way — the dj- is how francophone North Africa writes the sound. The Arabic root jamil means 'beautiful'.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Djamila — French spelling of Arabic Jamila, 'beautiful'; North African use

Variations

JamilaDjamilahJamillah

Nicknames

DjamiMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Djamila mean?

Djamila means 'beautiful' — it is the French-spelled form of Arabic Jamila, from the root jamil.

How do you pronounce Djamila?

It's said juh-MEE-luh /dʒəˈmiː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Djamila a boy or girl name?

Djamila is used as a girl's name; Djamil is the masculine form.

How popular is Djamila?

Djamila is rare in the U.S., though well established in North Africa.

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