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Gamila

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Pronounced gah-MEE-lah /ɡɑˈmiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: An Egyptian Arabic form of Jamila, from jamil ('beautiful') — 'beautiful, graceful'. We note the heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A lovely Arabic name: Gamila means 'beautiful, graceful' (said 'gah-MEE-lah'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn Egyptian Arabic form of Jamila, from jamil ('beautiful') — 'beautiful, graceful'. We note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12565 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119962024

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

Gamila is an Egyptian Arabic form of Jamila, 'beautiful,' from jamil. Rare in the U.S., it is soft and elegant (said 'gah-MEE-lah'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Arabic, and elegant.

Did you know? Gamila is an Egyptian form of Jamila, from Arabic jamil ('beautiful') — 'beautiful, graceful,' which we note.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Gamila — Egyptian Arabic form of Jamila; 'beautiful, graceful'

Variations

JamilaGamilahJameela

Nicknames

GamiMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gamila mean?

Gamila is an Egyptian form of Jamila, from Arabic for 'beautiful, graceful.'

How do you pronounce Gamila?

It's said gah-MEE-lah /ɡɑˈmiː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gamila a boy or girl name?

Gamila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gamila?

Gamila is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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