Jamilah
Jamilah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, elegant, or graceful.
Origin and history
Jamilah is a female given name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful or graceful. It has been continuously used in the United States since the late 20th century, offering a melodic and classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,656 babies in the United States have been named Jamilah since 1880. It ranks #3424 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.5 %)
- CA (26.9 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 349 |
| 1980-1990 | 474 |
| 1990-2000 | 532 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 544 |
| 2020-2029 | 293 |
Famous people named Jamilah
- Jamilah Lemieux: Writer, Cultural Critic
Nicknames
Jami, Mila
Fun facts
- Jamilah is the feminine form of the traditional Arabic masculine name Jamil.
- The name appears in English with several transliterations, including Jamila and Jameelah.