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Yamil

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Pronounced yah-MEEL /jɑːˈmiːl/Medium

Meaning: Yamil is a Spanish spelling of Jamil, from Arabic 'jamil', 'beautiful; handsome'. In Arabic Jamil is masculine (Jamila feminine); used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Yamil is a form of Jamil, Arabic for 'beautiful' (said 'yah-MEEL'). Leans masculine, we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningYamil is a Spanish spelling of Jamil, from Arabic 'jamil', 'beautiful; handsome'. In Arabic Jamil is masculine (Jamila feminine); used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12067 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419832024

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

The name Yamil is a Spanish form of Jamil, from Arabic 'jamil' ('beautiful; handsome'). In Arabic it is masculine; used here for a girl, we note the lean. In the U.S. it is rare for girls (said 'yah-MEEL').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Yamil is a Spanish spelling of Jamil — Arabic for 'beautiful; handsome'; Jamil is traditionally masculine (Jamila feminine), so used for a girl it leans cross-sex, which we note (said 'yah-MEEL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yamil — form of Jamil; Arabic 'beautiful'; cross-sex

Variations

JamilYamilaJamila

Nicknames

YamiMil

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Jamila— the feminine 'beautiful' form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yamil mean?

Yamil is a form of Jamil, from Arabic 'jamil' meaning 'beautiful; handsome'.

How do you pronounce Yamil?

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

Is Yamil a boy or girl name?

Yamil (Jamil) is traditionally masculine; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is Yamil?

Yamil is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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