Jemima is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #182 in 2001 with 230 recorded births. This places Jemima in the top 3% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 339 births ranking #157. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 29.9%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 1,165 girls born was named Jemima. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jemima is a gentle biblical name meaning dove. It feels soft, vintage, and full of quiet charm.
The name appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries, though its popularity has varied by region and era. Its appeal lies in gentleness and literary warmth.