Jamila vs Liyana

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

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Liyana

Girl #1,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flexible, supple"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Malaysian Indonesian Swahili-speaking North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,481
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Ana, Li

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Popularity Comparison

Jamila Rank #1,562
Liyana Rank #1,481

Liyana is more popular, ranked #1481 vs #1562 for Jamila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamila ___

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

Liyana ___

  • Liyana Sofia
  • Liyana Aisha
  • Liyana Noor
  • Liyana Rose
  • Liyana Amara
  • Liyana Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

If you choose Liyana

Zara Amira Idris Tariq Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamila or Liyana more popular?

Liyana is more popular, ranked #1481 compared to Jamila at #1562 in the United States.

What do Jamila and Liyana mean?

Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin). Liyana means "flexible, supple" (Arabic origin).

Are Jamila and Liyana boy or girl names?

Jamila is primarily a girl name. Liyana is primarily a girl name.

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