Jemima
Jemima is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “dove.” Jemima is a biblical name meaning 'dove,' borne by the eldest of Job's three beautiful daughters in the Old Testament.
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how do you pronounce Jemima?
jeh-MY-mah
where does the name Jemima come from?
A Hebrew name meaning dove, borne by a minor biblical figure; by folk etymology it has also been treated as a feminine form of James.
While the name carries some complicated cultural baggage in the United States, it remains popular in Britain and Australia, where it is seen as a charming, classic choice with a gentle sound.
how popular is this name?
Jemima has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 9 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 8. It peaked at #695 in 1885, and ranked #982 in 1897.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1897 | #982 |
| 1893 | #826 |
| 1891 | #893 |
| 1885 | #695 |
| 1881 | #830 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jemima fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Jemima
In the Bible, Jemima is one of the daughters of Job.
who are famous people named Jemima?
- Jemima Kirke (English-American actress and artist)
- Jemima Khan (British writer and activist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Jemima?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Jemima?
what names go well with Jemima?
Sibling names that share Jemima's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jemima
What does the name Jemima mean?
Jemima means “dove”.
What is the origin of the name Jemima?
Jemima comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Jemimah.
How popular is the name Jemima?
Jemima ranked #982 in the US in 1897, according to Social Security data.
Is Jemima a boy or girl name?
Jemima is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Jemima?
Jemima is pronounced jeh-MY-mah, with 3 syllables.
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