Zamilah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zamilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 5 babies have been named Zamilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zamilah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,315 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,315
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Old French origin
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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Greek origin
"star maiden, starry one"
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Sanskrit origin
"prosperity, grace"
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About the Name Zamilah
Zamilah is a girl name .
Zamilah is currently ranked #40,315 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zamilah include Zam, Zay, Zamie, and Zamiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zamilah include Zamira, Zamiyah, Zamirah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis