Beautiful, elegant, graceful
Derived from the Arabic root j-m-l, Jamilah is the feminine form of Jamil. It carries a deep cultural emphasis on both physical beauty and excellence of character. In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it is a classic choice that suggests refinement and grace.
Less common today
Jamilah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,998 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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