Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Jamala Updated April 18, 2026 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, Janiyah, Jahzara, Abrielle, Jamila, Zalika, Jamirah, Jalil, Hans, Elijah, Jamaun, Jeremiah, Jadon, Jairo Names like Jamala: Jamila, Jannali, Jameela, Jamaal, Jenelle, Jamil, Janli, Jamal, Jamel, Jonila, Janelle, Jonell, Jamillah, Jenielle, Jeneil, Jennelle, Jameel, Jinelle, Jeneal, Jennyl, Janella, Jumelle, Jamelia 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