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Jamilla

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Pronounced juh-MIL-uh /dʒəˈmɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Jamila, the Arabic feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful; graceful.' A widely used name across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful Arabic name: Jamilla means 'beautiful' (said 'juh-MIL-uh'). Warm, classic, and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA variant spelling of Jamila, the Arabic feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful; graceful.' A widely used name across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
U.S. rank (2025)#13911 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,181

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219702025

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

Jamilla is a variant of Jamila, the Arabic feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful; graceful.' Long used across Arabic-speaking cultures, it reads warm, classic, and meaningful (said 'juh-MIL-uh').

In the U.S. it appears as an occasional spelling of Jamila. Rare, graceful, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Jamilla comes from the Arabic Jamila, 'beautiful; graceful' — the feminine of Jamil. A name carried across the Arabic-speaking world with a soft, elegant ring (said 'juh-MIL-uh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Jamilla — variant of Jamila 'beautiful'; Arabic

Variations

JamilaJameelaJamillah

Nicknames

JamiMilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamilla mean?

Jamilla is a variant of Jamila, the Arabic for 'beautiful; graceful.'

How do you pronounce Jamilla?

It's said juh-MIL-uh /dʒəˈmɪl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jamilla a boy or girl name?

Jamilla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jamilla?

Jamilla is a rare spelling in the U.S., less common than Jamila.

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