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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: JEM-ee-uh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛm.i.ə/)

What is the meaning of the name Jemmya ?

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.

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Jemmya – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AE

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People also ask about Jemmya

Jemmya is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Jemmya is a 3 syllable name, pronounced JEM-ee-uh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛm.i.ə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jemima, Jemimah, Jemmiah, Jemya, Jemiya and Jemia.
Jemmya is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Israel. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Israel and its diaspora communities.
Yes — Jemmya is extremely rare. We found only 1 recorded use of Jemmya as a first name across our entire international dataset, spanning 1 country. It is not ranked in any major national birth registry, and most people will never have heard of it.