Gamila

“Gamila comes from the Arabic root 'جميل' (jamīl), signifying beauty”

Arabic origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#14004US 2023

6Births / yr

↓Falling

33All-time births

📅 Since 199600

How to pronounce Gamila

GAH·MEYE·luh

/ˈɡɑ.ˈmaɪ.lə/ · stress on GAH · 4 syllables

“Gamila comes from the Arabic root 'جميل' (jamīl), signifying beauty”

Arabic origin · Girl name

What does Gamila mean and where does it come from?

Gamila comes from the Arabic root 'جميل' (jamīl), signifying beauty. It is a name that reflects grace and allure and often appears in various forms across Arabic-speaking cultures. The name has poetic qualities and may often be used in a metaphorical sense when referring to beauty, elegance, or char

Cultural significance

Gamila has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of arabic.

Peak popularity

Reached #12661 in 2020 — currently #14004 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Gamila?

Gamila works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Gamila Grace

How popular is Gamila right now?

Falling — down 4197 spots — currently #14004 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#14004 · Top 10%

2015

2020

2021

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#14004	6	▼ down 4197 · -40% births
2021	#9807	10	▲ up 2854 · +43% births
2020	#12661	7	▲ up 4840 · +40% births
2015	#17501	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Gamila

Best Year2021Rank #9807

Peak Count10

Average Rank#13493

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20234 years

The story of Gamila

Gamila is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1996. With 33 total births recorded, Gamila remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #17501 in 2015 to #14004 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Gamila in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Gamila by decade

Gamila peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	5
2010s ★	21
2020s	7

💎Gamila has only 33 total recorded births since 1996 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Gamila?

Common

GamGamieGamyIla

Famous people named Gamila

Gamila (Sufi mystic)

Gamila used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

Gamila (Quranic figure)

Gamila appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.

Gamila (Islamic scholar)

Gamila bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.

Gamila (Quranic figure)

Gamila appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.

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What names sound and feel like Gamila?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Gamila also consider these

Kamila

Arabic · Arabic

Tamila

Arabic · Date palm tree,

Camila

Spain · young ceremonial attendant

Jamila

Arabic · beautiful, graceful

American · A variant of

Fadila

Arabic · Arabic

How is Gamila written in other languages?

Djamila

ARABIC

LATIN AMERICAN(Yamila

What are the boy versions of Gamila?

EGYPTIAN(Gamil ARABIC Jameel ARABIC Jamil ARABIC Cemil TURKISH

Common questions about the name Gamila

What does the name Gamila mean?

Gamila means "Arabic" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Gamila?

Gamila is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Gamila have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Gamila?

Gamila originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Gamila?

Gamila is a four-syllable name pronounced G AA1 M AY1 L AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Gamila?

Gamila pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Arabic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.