Derived from Arabic roots meaning beautiful or elegant.
Jamaiyah is a modern American elaboration of the Arabic name Jamila. It combines the traditional root 'jamal', which signifies beauty and grace, with a rhythmic suffix common in contemporary African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Jamaiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,713 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
