Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamilya since 1980
Babies named Jamilya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jamilya is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1980, with its peak year in 2009, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, suggesting a steady but uncommon usage. While it appears in no top states data, its origins are primarily linked to Arabic (as a variant of Jamila) and Kazakh (as Zhamilya). This dual heritage makes Jamilya a culturally rich choice, though its precise etymology remains debated. As a modern, cross-cultural name, it offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with international flair.
Jamilya is primarily a modern feminine variant of Jamila, which itself derives from the Arabic root j-m-l, meaning 'to be beautiful' or 'beauty'. It may also be a transliteration of the Kazakh name Zhamilya, a feminine form of Zhamil, itself borrowed from Arabic Jamal. The name has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the 1980s, likely influenced by increasing cultural awareness of Arabic and Central Asian names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Mila, Jam
Sibling names for Jamilya
Names that share Jamilya's style, for a brother or sister.
