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Jamila

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Pronounced juh-MEE-luh /dʒə.ˈmiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jamila is an Arabic girl's name, the feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1560 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births136 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719622024

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

History & Origin

The name comes from the Arabic Jamilah, the feminine form of Jamil, and means 'beautiful' or 'graceful'. It is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond. The spelling shifts with regional pronunciation and transliteration.

You will find it as Jameela, Gamila in Egyptian pronunciation, and Djamila in French-influenced North African spelling. The flowing three syllables match its meaning of beauty.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jamila is 'beautiful', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jamila — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JameelaJamilahJamillahGamilaDjamila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamila mean?

Jamila is usually explained as meaning 'beautiful' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Jamila?

It's commonly said juh-MEE-luh /dʒə.ˈmiː.lə/.

Is Jamila a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jamila is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jamila?

In 2024, Jamila ranked #1560 in the U.S. for girls, with 136 births recorded.