Jamila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jamila originates from Arabic, meaning 'beautiful'. It has evolved from its roots in Arabic language forms and has been widely used in Muslim communities. The name conveys traits of beauty and grace, and it has no biblical significance. Today, Jamila is seen as a modern, elegant name with a positive connotation.
The name Jamila is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jamila has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jamila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9364th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 988th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 915th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1992nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1740th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jamila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jamila"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈmiːlə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Jamila derives from the Arabic root 'j-m-l', which means 'beauty' or 'to be beautiful'. It is often associated with feminine beauty and grace.
Meaning
beautiful
Language Evolution
Jamila (Modern Arabic), Jamilah (Classical Arabic), Jamil (Masculine form in Arabic)
Historical Usage
The name Jamila has been used in various cultures throughout history, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, especially in Muslim communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Jameela, Jamillah, Jamil
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jamila is perceived as a beautiful and elegant name, popular in various cultures, especially among Arabic-speaking populations and in multicultural societies.
Famous People
Jamila Woods (American singer-songwriter), Jamila Rizvi (Australian author and commentator), Jamila Jamil (British actress and activist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jamila"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jamila"
"Jamila" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9364th of 12526 | 19 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 988th of 19264 | 2,049 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 915th of 27321 | 3,134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1992nd of 35406 | 1,528 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1740th of 30306 | 1,468 |
Regional Popularity of "Jamila" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jamila" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.80% 846th/2937 |
21.36% 744th/3483 |
28.94% 1018th/3518 |
22.70% 918th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.02% 885th/3685 |
15.82% 708th/4475 |
17.83% 926th/5194 |
17.33% 1095th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.06% 1744th/4582 |
31.10% 1606th/5164 |
33.50% 2450th/7313 |
28.86% 2154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.61% 1578th/3984 |
31.94% 1433rd/4487 |
25.36% 1730th/6822 |
33.56% 2106th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jamila"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jamila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.