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Jamyla
Pronounced jə-MEE-lah /dʒəˈmi.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: A -y- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jamyla is a -y- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely'. A lyrical, soft name across the Arab world and in African-American families; the -y- styling personalizes it (said 'jə-MEE-lah'; nickname Mila).
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, beautiful-and-graceful at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Jamyla mean?
Jamyla spells Jamila — Arabic 'beautiful, graceful, lovely'.
How do you pronounce Jamyla?
It's said jə-MEE-lah /dʒəˈmi.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jamyla a boy or girl name?
Jamyla is a girl's name.
How popular is Jamyla?
Jamyla is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jamila is more common.