Jamela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jamela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 938 babies have been named Jamela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamela is past its peak , currently ranked #12,250 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,250
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Jamela
Jamela is a girl name .
Jamela is currently ranked #12,250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamela include Jam, Jame, Jamey, Jameie, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamela include James . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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