Rising since 2001, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Jamylah since 1999
Babies named Jamylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Jamylah is a modern variant of the classic Arabic name Jamila, meaning 'beauty.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, reflecting a trend of creative spellings of established names. Its popularity peaked in 2020, and its rank of 6,546 in 2025, with 1 in 94,545 girls receiving the name, shows it remains a distinctive choice. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2001, suggesting growing appeal among parents seeking a name with Arabic roots and a melodic sound.
Jamylah is a variant spelling of Jamila, the feminine form of Jamal, which derives from the Arabic root j-m-l meaning 'to be beautiful' or 'handsome'. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, with various spellings emerging in English-speaking countries. It gained modest usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamy, Myla
Sibling names for Jamylah
Names that share Jamylah's style, for a brother or sister.
