Jamilah
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Jamilah
Jamilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'lovely,' or 'graceful.' This name has been used throughout the Islamic world for centuries and carries strong positive connotations in Arabic-speaking cultures. The name appears in various forms across different regions, including Jamila, Jameela, and Cemile. Jamilah has gained modest recognition in Western countries as cultural awareness has expanded, though it remains most common in Muslim communities. The name's pleasing sound and uplifting meaning make it attractive to parents seeking a name with both aesthetic appeal and positive significance. Jamilah represents inner and outer beauty in Arabic tradition and carries with it a sense of elegance and charm that transcends cultural boundaries.
Jamilah is also given to boys.
Pronounced juh-MEE-luh.
As of October 2026, Jamilah ranked #3543 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1506 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,946 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2015 | #3,405 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | #3,155 | 52 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | #3,453 | 45 | 26.1 |
| 2018 | #2,466 | 72 | 42.3 |
| 2019 | #2,636 | 66 | 39.3 |
| 2020 | #3,158 | 50 | 30.9 |
| 2021 | #2,863 | 59 | 36 |
| 2022 | #4,070 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | #2,795 | 61 | 38 |
| 2024 | #3,525 | 44 | 27.2 |
| 2025 | #3,543 | 43 | 26.8 |
Jamilah on lists
Famous Jamilahs
- Jamilah bint AdwanGirl
ancestress of the Prophet Muhammad
- Jamilah LemieuxGirl
American writer/editor and speaker
- Jamilah Nasheed (born Jenise Williams)Girl
American politician from Missouri
- Linda "Jamilah" KolocotronisGirl
American novelist
- Jamilah TangazaGirl
Nigerian journalist and technocrat
Jamilah in pop culture
- Jamilah "Jamie" TowfeekGirl
main character in "Ten Things I Hate About Me" by Randa Abdel,Fattah
- Jamilah MalikGirl
character on Scottish TV series "River City"
- JamilahGirl
lead character in 2017 film "Step Sisters"