What is the origin of the name Jamilah?

Jamilah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Jamilah?

Jamilah is currently ranked #3525 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jamilah?

Jamilah is pronounced jah-MEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Jamilah

jah-MEE-lah

Popularity

#3525

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

2,629

Peak Year

#79 in 1977

First Recorded

1965

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic name meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.

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Jami Mila

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Jami Mila

Spelling Variations

Jamila Jamillah Djamila

Similar Names

Aaliyah Layla Samira Nadia

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulKindCompassionate

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