Jamila
Jamila is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, graceful, or elegant.
Origin and history
Jamila is a traditional feminine name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful. It gained steady appreciation in the United States during the late 20th century and remains in consistent, moderate usage today. The name is widely recognized across diverse international and multicultural contexts.
Popularity in the United States
8,322 babies in the United States have been named Jamila since 1880. It ranks #1832 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1369.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- FL (8 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,781 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,887 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,834 |
| 2000-2010 | 930 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,074 |
| 2020-2029 | 755 |
Famous people named Jamila
- Jamila Jamil: Actress, Presenter
- Jamila Woods: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Jami, Mila, Jammie
Fun facts
- Jamila is the feminine form of the Arabic name Jamil, both deriving from the root word for beauty.
- The name is used widely across the Middle East, North Africa, Swahili-speaking regions, and Western nations.