Jamila vs Zamira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zamira

Girl #1,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, melody, nightingale"

Origin: Arabic (zamir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Central Asian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Mira, Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jamila Rank #1,562
Zamira Rank #1,545

Zamira is more popular, ranked #1545 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

Zamira ___

  • Zamira Rose
  • Zamira Jade
  • Zamira Leila
  • Zamira Nour
  • Zamira Sofia
  • Zamira Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

If you choose Zamira

Zaynab Layla Yusuf Omar Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamila or Zamira more popular?

Zamira is more popular, ranked #1545 compared to Jamila at #1562 in the United States.

What do Jamila and Zamira mean?

Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin). Zamira means "song, melody, nightingale" (Arabic (zamir) origin).

Are Jamila and Zamira boy or girl names?

Jamila is primarily a girl name. Zamira is primarily a girl name.

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