Jemima is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3766 in 2021 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 64 births ranking #2695. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 40,993 girls born was named Jemima. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.