Jamilla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jamilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,175 babies have been named Jamilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jamilla is past its peak , currently ranked #16,614 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,614
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Jamilla
Jamilla is a girl name .
Jamilla is currently ranked #16,614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jamilla include Jam, Jami, Jamiy, Jamiie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Jay, Jaie, and Jamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jamilla include Jamie, Jamila, Jamiyah, Jamilah, Jamia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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