The baby name Jemima is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-MY-muh (IPA: /dʒəˈmaɪmə/).
Jemima is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jemima is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-MY-muh (IPA: /dʒəˈmaɪmə/).
Jemima is Hebrew in Origin.
Jemima is a feminine given name from the Hebrew Yemimah (יְמִימָה), most commonly interpreted as “dove,” a symbol of peace and gentleness; some scholars also link it to the Semitic root for “day,” yielding a nuance of “daylight” or “warmth.” In the Hebrew Bible (Job 42:14), Jemima is the eldest of Job’s three daughters, noted for exceptional beauty, which helped the name travel into later languages and cultures.
Adopted by English Puritans in the 17th century along with other Old Testament names, Jemima saw periodic favor in Britain and colonial America. In modern Britain it remains familiar, aided by Beatrix Potter’s Jemima Puddle-Duck, while usage in the United States waned for decades due to the “Aunt Jemima” stereotype. Recognized variants include Jemimah, Yemima/Yemimah, and the Hellenized Iemima; diminutives and nicknames include Jem, Jemi, Mimi, and Mima.
| Jemima Kirke Jemima Kirke is a British-American artist, actress, and director best known for playing Jessa Johansson on the HBO series Girls. Born on 26 April 1985, she gained international recognition through Girls and is also known for her work as a visual artist. | Jemima Osunde Jemima Osunde is a Nigerian actor best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Shuga'. She has also appeared in films like 'New Money' and 'Lionheart'. Born in 1996, Jemima has quickly become a recognizable face in the Nigerian entertainment industry. | Jemima Rooper Jemima Rooper is an English actress best known for her TV roles in The Famous Five, Hex, and Lost in Austen. She started acting as a child and has since built a career across television, film, and theatre. |
| Jemima West Jemima West is a French actor best known for her role as Isabelle Lightwood in the film 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'. She has also appeared in the television series 'The Borgias' and 'Maison Close'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2012 | #1 | — | 970 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #76 | 2 | 2,729 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #126 | 325 | 6,973 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #133 | 3 | 1,786 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #175 | 35 | 4,575 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| GH | 0 | #189 | 55 | 5,396 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #231 | 7 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #268 | 5 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #274 | 12 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #276 | 7 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #323 | 29 | 8,539 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #325 | 5 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #333 | 6 | 5,948 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #336 | 10 | 8,138 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #336 | 8 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #353 | 8 | 5,969 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #370 | 21 | 13,098 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #372 | 15 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #387 | 10 | 15,987 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #390 | 16 | 3,185 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #428 | 7 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #437 | 11 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #441 | 5 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #470 | 12 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #489 | 17 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #494 | 22 | 19,177 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #506 | 35 | 11,671 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #529 | 8 | 6,731 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #534 | 20 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #569 | 18 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #584 | 209 | 15,093 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #588 | 12 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #596 | 16 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #604 | 12 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #622 | 10 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #686 | 53 | 3,895 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #763 | 89 | 14,098 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #828 | 11 | 4,949 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #851 | 93 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #863 | 54 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #869 | 73 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #907 | 29 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #930 | 26 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #940 | 44 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #974 | 21 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,024 | 118 | 25,928 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,041 | 38 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,087 | 97 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,387 | 60 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Jemima is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:
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