What is the origin of the name Jamela?

Jamela is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Jamela?

Jamela is currently ranked #10585 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jamela?

Jamela is pronounced juh-ME-luh.

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GirlArabic

Jamela

juh-ME-luh

Popularity

#10585

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

938

Peak Year

#35 in 1986

First Recorded

1957

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Arabic, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'. Often associated with elegance and charm.

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Jamie Mela

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Jamie Mela

Spelling Variations

Jameela Jameelah Jamilah

Similar Names

Amina Layla Samira Yasmin

Personality Traits

CharmingElegantKind

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