Jamala

Jamala is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Arabic traditions, it relates to words meaning "beauty" or "elegance," while in some African cultures it can mean "born during difficult times" or "one who brings peace." The name has similar variants across different regions, including Jamal and Jamil. Despite being traditionally masculine in the context provided, it's worth noting that Jamala has gained some recognition as a feminine name in certain cultures and through the Ukrainian singer who won Eurovision in 2016. The name carries a melodic quality with its balanced syllables and has a warm, approachable sound that travels well across different languages and cultures.

Jamala is also given to girls.

Pronounced jah-MAH-lah.

As of October 2026, Jamala ranked #16359 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #5537 in 1979.