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Jamila

Girl's name · #1686 in the US (2025) · Retro

Popularity over time

Jamila's best rank, #468, came in 1977; it has settled back to #1686 today. Roughly 8,300 girls have been named Jamila since 1962.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#406 in Sweden (2025) · #594 in Italy (2024) · #793 in Austria (2025) · #936 in Belgium (2025) · #956 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,577 in Canada (2025) · #1,610 in France (2025) · #1,809 in England & Wales (2025) · #6,643 in Ecuador (2025) · #785 in Netherlands (2024) · #701 in Poland (2021) · #587 in Norway (2011) and 2 more.

Famous Jamilas

• Jamila Massey — Indian actress and writer (born 1934)
• Jamila Woods — American singer (born 1989)
• Jamila Razzaq — Pakistani actress (born 1937)
• Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti — Palestinian politician (1955–2023)
• Jamila Nagudu — Nigerian Kannywood actress (born 1985)

In stories & tradition

• Jamila (Jamilya) — Jamila (novel)
• Jamila Ranjha — Mind Your Language (TV series)
• Jamila Inzamam — EastEnders (TV series)

What Jamilas become

Among 124 notable people named Jamila:

No single standout — notable Jamilas spread across many fields.

Similar names: Yamileth · Farrah · Janyla · Kamilla · Ayesha · Naila

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