Jamilah Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-MEE-lah / dʒəˈmiːlə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: beautiful; Swahili: one who is beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

Jamilah is derived from the Arabic root 'jamal,' which means beauty. It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities. In Swahili, it reflects similar themes of beauty and grace. The name has cultural significance in various regions, often associated with positive attributes.

Trend Summary

The name Jamilah has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jameela
  • Jamil

International Variants

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

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamilah was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jamilah has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jamilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jamilah

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19776
19785
19795