Jemimah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-MY-muh / dʒəˈmaɪ.məHebrew
Meaning
Dove
Historical & Cultural Background
Jemimah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Jemimah, who was one of the daughters of Job. In the Bible, Jemimah is noted for her beauty and is mentioned in the Book of Job. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation. It has been relatively uncommon in modern times but retains a classic charm.
Trend Summary
Jemimah has seen limited usage in the United States, remaining relatively rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jemima
International Variants
- Jemima (English)
- Jemimah (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jemimah was first seen in the United States in 1980. Jemimah has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Florida, Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Jemimah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jemimah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 29 |