Jameela

Meaning of Jameela

Jameela is a female name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as jah-MEE-lah in both British English (/dʒɑˈmi:lə/) and American English (/dʒɑˈmiːlə/). The name also has a variation, Jamila. Jameela has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1972, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked between 4,000 and 8,000 in terms of occurrence. The name Jameela is associated with qualities such as beauty and elegance, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a meaningful and unique name for their baby girl.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as jah-MEE-lah (/dʒaˈmiːla/)

British English

  • Pronunced as jah-MEE-lah (/dʒɑˈmi:lə/)

American English

  • Pronunced as jah-MEE-lah (/dʒɑˈmiːlə/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Jameela

Jameela Alia Jamil is a British actress, activist, podcaster, and television host known for her work on Channel 4 and BBC Radio 1.
Jameela McCarthy is a Trinidadian netball player who represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2019 Netball World Cup and plays for Defence Force at the Female Basketball Association League.
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