Beautiful, elegant, or graceful
Derived from the Arabic root j-m-l, Jamila is the feminine form of Jamil. It conveys a sense of physical beauty as well as inner grace and excellence. It is a widely used name across the Muslim world and within the African American community in the United States.
Less common today
Jamila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #830 in 1993.
A character in the television series Orange Is the New Black · Orange Is the New Black
British-Indian actress known for EastEnders
American soul singer and songwriter
Former professional basketball player in the WNBA
Algerian militant and nationalist hero
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
