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Jamilah

OriginArabic
Meaning"beautiful, graceful"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#3543

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

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.

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"

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