Jamylah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-MEE-lah / /dʒəˈmiːlə/Arabic; English
Meaning
beautiful (Arabic); variant of Jamila (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Jamylah is derived from 'jamal,' meaning beauty, and is often used in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and traditions. The name reflects the importance of beauty in many Arabic-speaking societies. In English-speaking contexts, it is considered a variant of Jamila, which has similar meanings and is embraced for its melodic sound. The name has gained some popularity in multicultural environments.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jamila
- Jameela
- Jamilah
International Variants
- Jamila (Arabic)
- Jamilah (Arabic)
- Yamila (Spanish)
Famous people named Jamylah
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Fictional characters named Jamylah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamylah was first seen in the United States in 1999. Jamylah has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jamylah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamylah (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 14 |