Girl
Jamila
beautiful
About Jamila
Jamila flows like poetry, with each syllable contributing to its musical quality. This name carries a graceful elegance that feels both exotic and accessible, offering multicultural appeal that resonates across different communities. The three syllables provide a lovely cadence that's neither too short nor too long, achieving perfect balance. Jamila has a warmth to it, suggesting someone with a generous spirit and kind heart. The name stands out without seeming invented or overly trendy, having deep roots while still feeling fresh and contemporary. It photographs beautifully and looks stunning in writing, with its alternating consonants and vowels creating visual harmony. Parents seeking a name with substance and beauty often find themselves drawn to Jamila's sophisticated yet approachable nature.
Popularity of the Name Jamila
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #767 | ||
| 1975 | #790 | ||
| 1976 | #714 | ||
| 1977 | #468 | ||
| 1978 | #543 | ||
| 1979 | #640 | ||
| 1980 | #736 | ||
| 1981 | #813 | ||
| 1982 | #762 | ||
| 1983 | #877 | ||
| 1984 | #901 | ||
| 1986 | #862 | ||
| 1987 | #887 | ||
| 1988 | #975 | ||
| 1989 | #866 | ||
| 1990 | #831 | ||
| 1991 | #877 | ||
| 1992 | #920 | ||
| 1993 | #829 | ||
| 1994 | #905 | ||
| 1995 | #978 | ||
| 1997 | #788 | ||
| 1998 | #799 | ||
| 1999 | #812 | ||
| 2000 | #890 | ||
| 2001 | #865 | ||
| 2002 | #917 | ||
| 2003 | #816 | ||
| 2004 | #838 | #763 | |
| 2005 | #926 | ||
| 2007 | #941 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Jamila
Names Similar to Jamila
Nicknames for Jamila
- Jam
- Jami
- Mila
- Jamie
- Milly
Famous People Named Jamila
| Jamila Bey | American journalist and broadcaster |
| Jamila Gavin | British author and storyteller |
| Jamila Velazquez | American actress and singer |
| Jamila Lyiscott | Educator, poet, and activist |
| Jamila Woods | American singer-songwriter and poet |
| Jamila Mustafa | Television host and producer |
| Jamila M'Barek | Tunisian human rights activist |
| Jamila Wenske | German film producer |
| Jamila Daoud | Egyptian journalist and TV presenter |
| Jamila Boughelaf | Algerian Paralympic athlete |
| Jamila Al-Yousef | Saudi Arabian artist |
| Jamila Madeira | Portuguese politician |
| Jamila Wideman | American lawyer and activist |
| Jamila Jafari | Afghan writer and women's rights advocate |
| Jamila Afghani | Afghan activist for women's education and rights |
| Jamila Bibi | Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist |
| Jamila Salimpour | American dancer and choreographer |
| Jamila Rizvi | Australian author and political commentator |
| Jamila Raqib | Afghan peace activist and executive director of the Albert Einstein Institution |
Characters Named Jamila
| Jamila Ross | Character in the novel "The Shadow Lines" by Amitav Ghosh |
| Jamila Ben Yahia | Character in the film "Days of Glory" |
| Jamila Hamed | Character in the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Jamila Maliki | Character in the book "Jamila" by Chingiz Aitmatov |
| Jamila Bayyoud | Character in the novel "Hassan and Lulu" by Jamal Mahjoub |
| Jamila Bashir | Character in the TV series "Green Wing" |
| Jamila Abdallah | Character in the book "Season of Migration to the North" by Tayeb Salih |
| Jamila Velazquez | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Jamila Al-Shafi | Character in the book "The Moor's Account" by Laila Lalami |
| Jamila Dehlavi | Character in the book "In the Light of What We Know" by Zia Haider Rahman |
| Jamila Hassan | Character in the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Jamila Debois | Character in the film "Half of a Yellow Sun" |
| Jamila Al-Fakhri | Character in the TV series "Tyrant" |
| Jamila Blake | Character in the TV series "Transparent" |
| Jamila Hughes | Character in the TV series "The Chi" |
| Jamila Baker | Character in the book "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Jamila El-Banna | Character in the film "Five Fingers" |
| Jamila Collins | Character in the TV series "Brothers & Sisters" |
| Jamila Renault | Character in the film "Paris, je t'aime" |
| Jamila Taylor | Character in the TV series "Holby City" |