The baby name Jemmya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JEM-ee-uh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛm.i.ə/).
Jemmya is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jemmya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JEM-ee-uh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛm.i.ə/).
Jemmya is Hebrew in Origin.
Jemmya is a modern, rare feminine name likely created by blending Jemma (the English form of Gemma, from Latin gemma meaning gem or precious stone) with the fashionable -ya or -mya ending, or by elaborating Jemmy, the traditional English pet form of James or Jeremy. As a result, the name can evoke two strands of meaning: a jewel-like image and, secondarily, ties to the classic James/Jeremy name family.
Usage appears only in recent decades and remains sporadic in English-speaking countries, with no established historical bearers. Related variants include Jemya, Jemyah, Jemmia, Jemia, Jemma, and Gemma; nicknames range from Jem and Jemi to Mya. Typical pronunciations are JEM-ee-uh or JEM-yah. Jemmya suits parents seeking a distinctive, sparkle-tinged choice that still feels familiar through its connection to Jemma/Gemma and long-used nickname Jem.
Jemmya is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Jemmya appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
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