girl's name
Jemimah
jeh-MY-muh (English)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,517
Jemimah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 18 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Jemimah is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 56 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 21,956 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jemimah 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 | 65 |
| 2000s | 270 |
| 2010s | 400 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 136 |
How Popular Is Jemimah?
In 2025, Jemimah was given to 24 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Jemimah 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 Jemimah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jemimah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jemimah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jemimah
- English jeh-MY-muh
Sibling Names for Jemimah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jemimah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jemimah
How popular is the name Jemimah?
In 2025, Jemimah was given to 24 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Jemimah a girl's or a boy's name?
Jemimah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jemimah?
Jemimah has 3 syllables.
When was Jemimah most popular?
Jemimah peaked in 2010, when 56 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jemimah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jemimah currently ranks #1,021 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.