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Yamila

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Yamila Pronunciation

Yamila is pronounced yah-MEE-lah /jɑˈmi.lɑ/High

Meaning: Beautiful; Latin American spelling of Jamila (Arabic jamal, 'beauty'), the Y reflecting Spanish pronunciationHigh

In 30 seconds: Arabic beauty with an Argentine accent: Yamila is Jamila spelled the Spanish way, the Y carrying the soft J sound. A model's name in Buenos Aires, beauty's meaning everywhere.

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Origin HighArabic, Spanish

MeaningBeautiful; Latin American spelling of Jamila (Arabic jamal, 'beauty'), the Y reflecting Spanish pronunciation

U.S. rank (2024)#3563 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yamila is the Latin American spelling of Jamila — Arabic jamal, 'beauty' — the Y rendering the soft Spanish J, a habit shared with Yamile and Yamilet. The Arabic root reached Spanish through centuries of Moorish Iberia and flourished in Argentina and Mexico.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Uncommon, beautiful by meaning, and Y-bright.

Did you know? Argentine model Yamila Diaz-Rahi made the Spanish spelling a fashion fixture — the Arabic 'beautiful' traveling through Iberia to the runways of South America.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jamila — root etymology

Variations

YamileYamiletJamila

Nicknames

YamiMila

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If you like Yamila…

Jamila— the Arabic spelling of the same beauty

Yamilet— the elaborated Latina sister form

Yaretzi— a fellow Latina favorite

Amira— the companion Arabic name in Hispanic use

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yamila?

Yamila is pronounced yah-MEE-lah (/jɑˈmi.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Yamila said aloud.

How do you say Yamila?

Yamila is said yah-MEE-lah (/jɑˈmi.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Yamila said aloud.

What does the name Yamila mean?

Yamila is a Latin American spelling of Jamila, Arabic for 'beautiful'.

Is Yamila a boy or girl name?

Yamila is a girl's name.

How popular is Yamila?

Yamila is an uncommon name in the U.S., familiar in Argentina and Mexico.