Jamil

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-MEEL /dʒəˈmiːl/High

Meaning: Beautiful; handsome; from Arabic jamil (beautiful, good-looking, graceful)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name simply meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome,' from jamil (beautiful, graceful). The same root gives Arabic Jamila (feminine beautiful) and Jamilah — making Jamil one of the most directly affirming names a parent can give.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningBeautiful; handsome; from Arabic jamil (beautiful, good-looking, graceful)

U.S. rank (2025)#2695 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,480

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

Jamil comes from Arabic jamil (beautiful, handsome, graceful). The same root gives Jamal (beauty) and Jamila (feminine beautiful). It has been used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities for centuries.

Jamil is used in Arab American and Muslim communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2400 for boys reflects steady traditional use.

Did you know? The Arabic root j-m-l (beauty) gives the language its words for camel (jamal) — because the Arabs considered the camel one of the most beautiful and noble of creatures. So Jamil (beautiful) and jamal (camel) are etymologically related through the shared concept of grace and beauty.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Jamil — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JameelJameel

Nicknames

Jam

Famous Bearers

★Jamil Awad (1937-2021)
Jordanian actor, writer and director
★Jamil Sulong (1926-2014)
Malaysian actor, film director and screenwriter

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Jahlil— shares Jamil's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamil mean?

Jamil means 'beautiful' or 'handsome' in Arabic, from jamil (graceful, good-looking).

How do you pronounce Jamil?

It's said juh-MEEL /dʒəˈmiːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamil a boy or girl name?

Jamil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jamil?

Jamil ranked #2400 for U.S. boys in 2024.