The nameJamila

Jamila is an Arabic girl's name meaning "beautiful".

Meaning

Jamila comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In the United States Jamila reached 468th in 1977.

Famous people named Jamila

Popularity of the name Jamila

Jamila in the United States

1557thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1977peak year (418 births)
8,198babies named Jamila in the United States since 1880
0209418 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jamila was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 1,887 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Jamila. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Jamila in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 126 births a year.

Jamila in the United Kingdom

1918thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2018peak year (35 births)
776babies named Jamila in the United Kingdom since 1997
01835 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Jamila was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 290 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jamila. Half of all babies named Jamila in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.

Jamila in France

1611thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (190 births)
5,210babies named Jamila in France since 1900
095190 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Jamila

Names from the same generation as Jamila, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jamila mean?

Jamila comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".

What is the origin of the name Jamila?

Arabic.

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

Jamila is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Jamila?

In 2024, Jamila was the 1557th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 136 births.

What are good sibling names for Jamila?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sana, Nour, Asma and Farah for a sister, Bilal, Sami, Anas and Abbas for a brother.

Who are famous people named Jamila?

Jamila Woods, singer.