Jamila

Jamila is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “beautiful.” In 2024 it was given to 136 girls in the United States.

Jamila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“beautiful”

About the name Jamila

Jamila belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “beautiful” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jamila first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #468 in 1977, and in 2024 136 babies received the name — 8,198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jamila in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#468 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Babies named Jamila in 2024
136
Total since 1880
8,198

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jamila mean?

Jamila means “beautiful” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jamila a boy or girl name?

Jamila is a girl name. In 2024, 136 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jamila?

Jamila comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Jamila?

Jamila first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #468 in 1977, and 136 babies were given the name in 2024.

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