Jamila Girl

Popularity: #814 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-MEE-lah / dʒəˈmiːlə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: beautiful; Swahili: one who is beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jamila has Arabic roots and is commonly used in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and traditions. It is often associated with beauty and grace. In Swahili-speaking regions, it is embraced for its positive connotation. The name has been popularized in various forms of media and literature.

Trend Summary

The name Jamila has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but is not among the top trending names.

Similar Names

AmiraLaylaAminaSamiraFatimaZahraNadiaMayaSabrinaKhadija

Variants

  • Jameela
  • Jamillah

International Variants

  • Jamila (Arabic)
  • Jamilah (Arabic)
  • Jameela (Arabic)
  • Jamile (Turkish)
  • Jamila (Swahili)

Famous people named Jamila

Jamila Woods is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful music and powerful lyrics.

Jamila Rizvi is an Australian author and political commentator recognized for her work in media and advocacy.

Jamila T. Davis is an American entrepreneur and author who has gained attention for her motivational speaking.

Jamila Jamil is a British actress and activist known for her role in the television series 'The Good Place' and her advocacy for body positivity.

Fictional characters named Jamila

Jamila is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', known for her bravery and leadership.

Jamila is a character in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing strength and resilience.

Sibling Suggestions

JasmineJadaJanelleJovannaJolie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamila was first seen in the United States in 1962. Jamila has ranked as high as #712 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jamila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jamila (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 15
17%
NY 14
16%
CA 13
14%
NC 9
10%
PA 8
9%
GA 8
9%
TX 6
7%
IA 6
7%
IL 6
7%
MA 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19625
19638
19646
19658
19665
19679
19689
196911
197018
197123
197257
1973103
1974182
1975177
1976205
1977418
1978326
1979272
1980226
1981196
1982217
1983173
1984166
1985143
1986192
1987191
1988170
1989213
1990236
1991226
1992211
1993238
1994211
1995192
1996159
1997117
1998126
1999118
2000109
200197
2002111
200382
200495
200579
200682
200797
2008106
200972
201074
201187
201276
201394
201494
2015106
2016120
2017111
2018167
2019144
2020114
2021132
2022108
2023142
2024136