Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Jamala Updated December 6, 2025 by Jennifer M. Jamala Gender: Female Origin: Swahili Meaning: Friendly, Well-mannered ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Jamala? The name Jamala is primarily a female name of Swahili origin that means Friendly, Well-mannered. People who like the name Jamala also like: Jasna, Jamila, Janiyah, Zuri, Abrielle, Jahzara, Jamirah, Svein, Jalil, Jairo, Jeremiah, Jamaun, Elijah, Jadon Names like Jamala: Jannali, Jamal, Janelle, Jamil, Jeneil, Jennelle, Jamaal, Jameela, Jamel, Jinelle, Jennyl, Jamila, Janli, Jumelle, Jenelle, Jonell, Jamillah, Jonila, Jameel, Janella, Jamelia, Jeneal, Jenielle Stats for the Name Jamala Jamala is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Jamala is currently not ranked in U.S. births