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Jamelia

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Pronounced jah-MEE-lee-ah /dʒɑˈmi.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'Low

In 30 seconds: Beautiful: Jamelia elaborates Jamila — 'beautiful'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jah-MEE-lee-ah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningAn elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'

U.S. rank (2024)#6744 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1987

Total births (all-time)≈ 920

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jamelia is an elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'. The British singer Jamelia made it widely known. A lyrical, modern name (said 'jah-MEE-lee-ah'; nickname Mia).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, beautiful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jamila means 'beautiful; graceful; lovely' in Arabic — Jamelia is a lyrical elaboration (the British singer Jamelia bears it; said 'jah-MEE-lee-ah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Jamila — Arabic etymology

Variations

JamilaJameelahJamilia

Nicknames

Mia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamelia mean?

Jamelia elaborates Jamila — Arabic 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'.

How do you pronounce Jamelia?

It's said jah-MEE-lee-ah /dʒɑˈmi.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamelia a boy or girl name?

Jamelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Jamelia?

Jamelia is a rare name in the U.S.