UK girl's name
Jamilla
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "perfect".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jamilla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamilla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3116, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 13 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. 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 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Jamilla. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jamilla ranked #3116 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 13 girls were registered as Jamilla.
- • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamilla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3116
2006
Births in 2006
6
Latest year
Peak year
2000
13 births
Estimated living
65
2026
Meaning
What does Jamilla mean?
The name Jamilla has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that is derived from the word "jamil," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." The name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the rise of Islam in the Middle East and North Africa.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jamilla can be found in various Arabic texts and historical records from the medieval period. One notable mention is in the famous collection of stories known as "The Book of One Thousand and One Nights," where Jamilla is the name of a character who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Jamilla. One of the earliest examples is Jamilla al-Badri (995-1094), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Córdoba, Spain. She was known for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the city during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Spain.
Another notable figure was Jamilla Boudou (1858-1949), a Moroccan resistance fighter who played a crucial role in the Rif War against Spanish and French colonial forces in the early 20th century. She was a symbol of resistance and resilience for the Riffian people and is remembered as a national heroine in Morocco.
In more recent times, Jamilla Mustafa (1952-2009) was a prominent Sudanese women's rights activist and politician. She served as the Minister of Human Resources Development in Sudan and was a vocal advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality in her country.
Jamilla Rizvi (born 1981) is an Australian author, journalist, and commentator. She has written several books on feminism and gender issues, including "Not Just Lucky," which explores the barriers and challenges faced by women in the workplace.
Jamilla Obayashi (born 1971) is a Japanese actress and television personality. She has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions in Japan and has gained recognition for her versatile acting skills.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Jamilla throughout history, representing various cultures, professions, and eras. The name's enduring popularity can be attributed to its beautiful meaning and its rich cultural heritage rooted in the Arabic language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jamilla over time
The chart below shows babies named Jamilla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jamilla, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2006, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamilla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2913 | 45 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2894 | 20 | 4 |
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- Jessie 5,418
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FAQ
Jamilla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jamilla in the UK right now?
In 2006, Jamilla was ranked #3116 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Jamilla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 13 babies registered as Jamilla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jamilla?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "perfect".
How many people are called Jamilla in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Jamilla across the 11 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.