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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- jah-MEE-lah
Jamila (jah-MEE-lah) is an Arabic name meaning "beautiful," and it's a girl's name with a worldly, romantic, storybook feel. It's easy to say once you hear it: three open syllables with the stress in the middle.
Meaning & Origin of Jamila
Meaning: Beautiful.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jamila
jah-MEE-lahIPA /dʒəˈmiːlə/
Popularity of Jamila
Jamila peaked at #468 in 1977, when 418 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1560 with 136 babies, so it's a name you'll rarely meet on a playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Jamila mean?
Beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila is pronounced jah-MEE-lah (IPA: /dʒəˈmiːlə/).
Is Jamila a popular name right now?
Jamila peaked at #468 in 1977 and is ranked #1560 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1962–2024.)
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