Jemmy Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEM-ee / /ˈdʒɛm.i/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Diminutive of James; Hebrew: Supplanter

Historical & Cultural Background

Jemmy is often considered a diminutive form of the name James, which has biblical origins. The name James itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' In English-speaking cultures, Jemmy has been used as a familiar or affectionate form of James. The name has been used historically in literature and folk tales, often associated with charming or endearing characters.

Trend Summary

Jemmy has seen limited use in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

JemmaJennaJamieJodieJessieJasmineJolie

Variants

  • Jem
  • Jemma

International Variants

  • Jaime (Spanish)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Diego (Spanish)

Famous people named Jemmy

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Fictional characters named Jemmy

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jemmy was first seen in the United States in 1999. Jemmy has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jemmy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jemmy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19995
20005