Exalted, illustrious, or majestic
Derived from the Arabic root 'jalal', meaning greatness or majesty. It is the feminine form of Jalil and traditionally denotes someone of high status or noble character. In Islamic tradition, Al-Jalil is one of the 99 names of Allah, signifying The Majestic.
Less common today
Jalilah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,937 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist
Sudanese teacher and human rights activist
Dutch artist and innovator known for bio-art
