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UK girl's name

Jameela

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "pretty".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jameela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jameela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 13 births.

This profile covers 218 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 217 living people in the UK are called Jameela. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jameela ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 13 girls were registered as Jameela.
  • About 217 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jameela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2020

13 births

Estimated living

217

2026

Meaning

What does Jameela mean?

The name Jameela has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "jameel," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." The name is a feminine form of the masculine name "Jameel."

In the Islamic tradition, the name Jameela is often associated with beauty, grace, and elegance. It is mentioned in some Islamic texts and literature as a representation of inner and outer beauty.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jameela can be found in the writings of famous Arabic poets and authors from the 7th to 10th centuries AD. These writers often used the name as a metaphor for beauty and described the attributes of a woman named Jameela.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Jameela. One of the earliest examples is Jameela Al-Bukhariya (born around 870 AD), a renowned female scholar and poet from the Abbasid Caliphate era. She was known for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her poetic works.

Another famous Jameela was Jameela Khanum (1871-1944), an Indian actress and courtesan who was highly celebrated for her beauty and talent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the modern era, Jameela Jamil (born 1986) is a British actress, model, and activist known for her roles in various television series and her advocacy for body positivity and mental health awareness.

Jameela Malik (born 1980) is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been involved in various human rights initiatives.

Jameela Ghadeer (born 1978) is a Lebanese singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her modern interpretations of traditional Arabic music and her fusion of Eastern and Western musical styles.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Jameela throughout history, reflecting its enduring connection to beauty, grace, and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jameela over time

The chart below shows babies named Jameela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jameela, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jameela
0371013199620102024

Decades

Jameela by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jameela was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2797 45 5
2010s #3012 79 10
2000s #2692 75 10
1990s #2960 19 4

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FAQ

Jameela: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jameela in the UK right now?

In 2024, Jameela was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Jameela most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 13 babies registered as Jameela in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jameela?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "pretty".

How many people are called Jameela in the UK?

A total of 218 babies have been registered as Jameela across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.