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Jemila
How to Pronounce Jemila
Pronounced juh-MEE-luh /dʒəˈmiː.lə/Low
Meaning: Jemila is a spelling of the Arabic name Jamila, from the root j-m-l and the adjective jamil, 'beautiful.' It is a long-cherished name across the Arabic-speaking world for its simple, admiring meaning of beauty and grace; the Jem- spelling reflects how the vowel is often heard in English.Low
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
Jemila is a variant of Jamila, one of the most widely loved Arabic girls' names for its clear meaning, 'beautiful.' It came into American records with families of Arab and wider Muslim heritage, and also drew some use for its soft, appealing sound.
It appears in United States records from the late nineteen-seventies and reached its small peak in the early nineteen-nineties before easing off, always rare. A woman named Jemila from that peak is now in her mid-thirties, often of immigrant or heritage-minded families.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jemila mean?
It is a form of the Arabic Jamila, from jamil, meaning 'beautiful, graceful, lovely.'
How do you pronounce Jemila?
It is said juh-MEE-luh /dʒəˈmiː.lə/.
Is Jemila a boy or girl name?
Jemila is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jemila?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls even at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.