Ambar vs Jamila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambar

Girl #1,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, precious amber gem"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Indian Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,677
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ambi, Bari, Amy

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Jamila

Girl #1,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,562
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jami, Mila

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Popularity Comparison

Ambar Rank #1,677
Jamila Rank #1,562

Jamila is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1677 for Ambar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambar ___

  • Ambar Sofia
  • Ambar Valentina
  • Ambar Luz
  • Ambar Elena
  • Ambar Isabel
  • Ambar Maria

Jamila ___

  • Jamila Rose
  • Jamila Marie
  • Jamila Grace
  • Jamila Noelle
  • Jamila Anne
  • Jamila Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambar

Camila Valeria Diego Santiago Ariana

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambar or Jamila more popular?

Jamila is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Ambar at #1677 in the United States.

What do Ambar and Jamila mean?

Ambar means "ambergris, precious amber gem" (Arabic origin). Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Ambar and Jamila boy or girl names?

Ambar is primarily a girl name. Jamila is primarily a girl name.

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