What is the origin of the name Jalilah?

Jalilah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Jalilah?

Jalilah is currently ranked #6237 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jalilah?

Jalilah is pronounced jah-LEE-luh.

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GirlArabic

Jalilah

jah-LEE-luh

Popularity

#6237

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

237

Peak Year

#19 in 2024

First Recorded

1993

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning "great" or "exalted." It represents honor, respect, and nobility.

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Jali Lilah Lee

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Jali Lilah Lee

Spelling Variations

Jalila Jaleelah

Similar Names

Jamila Samira Aisha Layla

Personality Traits

NobleHonorableRespectedKind

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