Gamila
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 56 babies have been named Gamila in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Gamila ranks #12565 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Gamila is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous,' from the Arabic jamīla (beautiful). It is the Egyptian and North African form of the more commonly written Jamila/Jameela.
Gamila is the characteristically Egyptian pronunciation of the beloved Arabic name for beauty — in Egyptian Arabic, the J sound often becomes G, and Gamila has been a beloved name in Egypt for generations. The great Egyptian actress and dancer Gamila Zafir helped make this name synonymous with timeless beauty and elegance.
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Gamila first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1996. First appearing in the 1990s, Gamila emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gamila has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | #12241 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 21 | #16288 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14247 | — |
The Story of Gamila
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Gamila is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Gamila are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Gamila?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Gamila — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 30 births that decade.
Gamila by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12565 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14004 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9807 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12587 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16353 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16489 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14951 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17360 |
| 1996 | 5 | #14247 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024