Jamiyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-MEE-yah / /dʒəˈmiːjə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: 'beautiful'; English: variant of Jamila
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Jamiyah is derived from the root word meaning beauty, often associated with grace and elegance. In English-speaking contexts, it is considered a modern variant of the name Jamila, which has similar meanings and roots.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jamila
- Jamiya
- Jameyah
International Variants
- Jamila (Arabic)
- Yamila (Spanish)
Famous people named Jamiyah
Jamiyah Johnson — activist.
Jamiyah McCoy — athlete.
Fictional characters named Jamiyah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamiyah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Jamiyah has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jamiyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamiyah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| MS | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2004 | 136 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 249 |
| 2008 | 231 |
| 2009 | 239 |
| 2010 | 227 |
| 2011 | 227 |
| 2012 | 199 |
| 2013 | 180 |
| 2014 | 165 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 171 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 66 |