The nameJalila

Jalila is a girl's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic jalila, "majestic, illustrious".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Jalila

Jalila in France

5329thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (30 births)
540babies named Jalila in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jalila was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 220 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jalila. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Jalila in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jalila mean?

From the Arabic jalila, "majestic, illustrious".

What is the origin of the name Jalila?

Arabic.

Is Jalila a girl's or a boy's name?

Jalila is a girl's name.