Jamila
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jamila: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
A name of Arabic origin, Jamila means 'beautiful' and is the feminine form of Jamil, carrying elegance across many cultures. Notable bearers include British author Jamila Gavin, known for her children's books exploring multicultural themes, and American singer and poet Jamila Woods, whose work celebrates Black womanhood. The root finds echoes in place names like Jamil, a town in Punjab, Pakistan, though no major city directly bears the name. A popular variant, Jameela, gained wider recognition through the character played by Mindy Kaling on *The Office*. In Swahili-speaking regions, Jamila is also widely used, reflecting the name's broad appeal across continents.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2003)
- #6673 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y