Declining since 2018, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamyla since 1986
Babies named Jamyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 231 |
| 2010s | 329 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Jamyla is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986. Its popularity grew steadily through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching a peak in 2011 when it ranked 4,878. Since 2018, the name has been in decline: in 2025, it had a rarity of about 1 in 59,528 births. The name's origins are unclear; it is likely a creative blend of sounds from names like Jamie and Layla, or an Americanized variant of Jamila. Despite its recent vintage, Jamyla has a pleasing, melodic quality that fits with the trend of 'J' names ending in 'a' that was popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Jamyla appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1986. It may be a blend of Jamie and Layla, or a variant of Jamila (Arabic for 'beautiful') adapted to American spelling. The name rose in usage during the 1990s and early 2000s, peaking in 2011 at rank 4,878. Since 2018, its popularity has declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Myla, Jam
Sibling names for Jamyla
Names that share Jamyla's style, for a brother or sister.
