girl's name
Jamala
juh-MAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 103
Jamala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jamala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jamala?
In 2001, Jamala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jamala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamala
- English juh-MAH-luh
Sibling Names for Jamala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamala
How popular is the name Jamala?
In 2001, Jamala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jamala a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamala?
Jamala has 3 syllables.
When was Jamala most popular?
Jamala peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.