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Jameela

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Pronounced jə-MEE-lah /dʒəˈmi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ee- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' (the feminine of Jamil)Medium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful: Jameela spells Jamila — 'beautiful, graceful'. Soft, lovely, and warm (said 'jə-MEE-lah').
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaning-ee- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' (the feminine of Jamil)
U.S. rank (2025)#6960 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319722025

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

Jameela is an -ee- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' (the feminine of Jamil). A soft, lovely, classic name across the Arab world and beyond (said 'jə-MEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare, beautiful-and-graceful at the root, and lovely.

Did you know? Jamila means 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' in Arabic (the feminine of Jamil) — Jameela is an -ee- spelling, soft and lovely (said 'jə-MEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Jamila — root etymology

Variations

JamilaJamilahJameelah

Nicknames

Jami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jameela mean?

Jameela spells Jamila — Arabic 'beautiful, graceful, lovely'.

How do you pronounce Jameela?

It's said jə-MEE-lah /dʒəˈmi.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jameela a boy or girl name?

Jameela is a girl's name.

How popular is Jameela?

Jameela is a rare name in the U.S.

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