girl's name
Jamima
juh-MY-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 57
Jamima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1918 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jamima Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Jamima?
In 2022, Jamima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Jamima Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jamima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamima
- English juh-MY-muh
Sibling Names for Jamima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamima
How popular is the name Jamima?
In 2022, Jamima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Jamima a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamima?
Jamima has 3 syllables.
When was Jamima most popular?
Jamima peaked in 2001, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.