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Zamil

Quick answerZamil is an Arabic name derived from the root z-m-l, meaning "companion" or "friend," reflecting qualities of loyalty and companionship.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#14,170
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#941

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zamil

Zamil is an Arabic name derived from the root z-m-l, meaning "companion" or "friend," reflecting qualities of loyalty and companionship.

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Etymology

Zamil is an Arabic name derived from the root z-m-l, meaning "companion" or "friend," reflecting qualities of loyalty and companionship. The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities, with historical usage across the Middle East and among Islamic populations worldwide.

Zamil currently ranks #14,170 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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