What is the origin of the name Jameila?

Jameila is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Jameila?

Jameila is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Jameila

ja-MEE-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

138

Peak Year

#8 in 1986

First Recorded

1975

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jameila is a modern name, combining elements of names such as James or Jamila.

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Jamie Mia Meila

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Jamie Mia Meila

Spelling Variations

Jameelah Jameela

Similar Names

Jamila Amelia Camila Lila

Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentCreativeConfidentKind

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