Ela vs Jamila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ela Rank #1,725
Jamila Rank #1,562

Jamila is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1725 for Ela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ela ___

  • Ela Grace
  • Ela Rose
  • Ela Mae
  • Ela Jane
  • Ela Faith
  • Ela Sophia

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 Ela

Mia Kai Aria Leo Zara

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ela or Jamila more popular?

Jamila is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Ela at #1725 in the United States.

What do Ela and Jamila mean?

Ela means "oak tree, terebinth" (Hebrew origin). Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Ela and Jamila boy or girl names?

Ela is primarily a girl name. Jamila is primarily a girl name.

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