Jemima
Jemima: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒəˈmaɪmə/
Meaning and origin of Jemima
Root meaning: “dove”
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From the name of a minor biblical character, from Hebrew יְמִימָה (“dove”). By folk etymology also used as a feminine form of James.
How popular is Jemima?
Since 1880, 1,832 girls in the U.S. have been named Jemima. Its highest rank for girls was #713 in 1885. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Jemima FAQ
What does the name Jemima mean?
Jemima traces back to a root meaning "dove". A female given name from Hebrew. From the name of a minor biblical character, from Hebrew יְמִימָה (“dove”). By folk etymology also used as a feminine form of James.
What is the origin of the name Jemima?
Jemima is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jemima?
Since 1880, 1,832 girls in the U.S. have been named Jemima. Its highest rank for girls was #713 in 1885. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jemima a boy or girl name?
Jemima is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,832 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.