Jemima

Girl name

Jemima has been given to 1,832 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 2018.

Meaning & origin /d͡ʒəˈmaɪmə/

From the name of a minor biblical character, from Hebrew יְמִימָה (“dove”). By folk etymology also used as a feminine form of James.

Origin: Hebrew

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,832

Peak year

2018 (64 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▲ +23%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jemima — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jemmagirl

8,002 babies since 1915

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jemima?

Jemima has been given to 1,832 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jemima peak?

Jemima peaked in 2018, when 64 babies were given the name.

Is Jemima a girl or boy name?

Jemima is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jemima are girls).

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