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Jemima
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About Jemima
Vintage charm meets modern revival in this delightfully unexpected choice. Jemima has biblical roots and historical depth, yet it feels surprisingly fresh in contemporary contexts, perhaps because it's been relatively underused in recent decades. There's something wonderfully unpretentious about this name—it's friendly and approachable, the kind of name that makes people smile. The repeating sounds give it a playful, almost bouncing quality; it's hard to say Jemima without feeling a little more cheerful. This name suggests someone with warmth and authenticity, someone who values genuine connections over superficial impressions. It has a storybook quality, evoking cozy cottages, garden tea parties, handwritten letters—nostalgic elements that feel increasingly precious in our digital age. Jemima isn't trying to be cool or edgy; it's comfortable being itself, which is perhaps its greatest strength. Parents choosing this name often appreciate vintage style and aren't swayed by passing trends.
Popularity of the Name Jemima
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #879 | |||
| 1882 | #967 | |||
| 1883 | #864 | |||
| 1884 | #763 | |||
| 1885 | #713 | |||
| 1887 | #821 | |||
| 1891 | #916 | |||
| 1893 | #846 | |||
| 1997 | #190 | |||
| 1998 | #249 | |||
| 1999 | #216 | |||
| 2000 | #232 | |||
| 2001 | #196 | #355 | ||
| 2002 | #226 | #261 | ||
| 2003 | #210 | #378 | ||
| 2004 | #207 | #405 | ||
| 2005 | #186 | #549 | ||
| 2006 | #191 | #377 | #680 | |
| 2007 | #192 | |||
| 2008 | #178 | #309 | ||
| 2009 | #192 | |||
| 2010 | #216 | #355 | ||
| 2011 | #189 | #418 | ||
| 2012 | #214 | #705 | ||
| 2013 | #239 | |||
| 2014 | #226 | #330 | ||
| 2015 | #226 | #382 | ||
| 2016 | #244 | #364 | ||
| 2017 | #253 | |||
| 2018 | #315 | #405 | ||
| 2019 | #291 | |||
| 2020 | #334 | |||
| 2021 | #387 | |||
| 2022 | #452 | #365 | ||
| 2023 | #484 | |||
| 2024 | #493 | #434 | ||
| 2025 | #490 | |||
| 1984 | #558 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Jemima
Names Similar to Jemima
Nicknames for Jemima
- Jem
- Jemi
- Mima
- Jeje
- Mimi
Famous People Named Jemima
| Jemima Goldsmith | British journalist and campaigner |
| Jemima West | British-French actress |
| Jemima Sumgong | Kenyan long-distance runner and Olympic gold medalist |
| Jemima Wade | British socialite and entrepreneur |
| Jemima Westwood | Australian film producer |
| Jemima Dury | British costume designer |
| Jemima Rooper | English actress |
| Jemima Kirke | British-American actress and artist |
| Jemima Roper | Australian actress and singer |
| Jemima Parry-Jones | British ornithologist and author |
| Jemima Kiss | British journalist and writer |
| Jemima Brown | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Jemima Packington | British "asparamancer" and psychic |
| Jemima J | Protagonist of the novel "Jemima J" by Jane Green |
| Jemima Khan | British producer and writer |
Characters Named Jemima
| Jemima Potts | Character in the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" |
| Jemima Rooper | Character in the TV series "Hex" |
| Jemima West | Character in the TV series "The Borgias" |
| Jemima Herondale | Character in Cassandra Clare's "The Last Hours" series |
| Jemima Kirk | Character in the TV series "Girls" |
| Jemima Jones | Protagonist of the novel "Jemima J" by Jane Green |
| Jemima Green | Character in the TV series "Waterloo Road" |
| Jemima Honey | Character in the TV series "Little Dorrit" |
| Jemima Walker | Character in the TV series "The Split" |
| Jemima Sumpter | Character in the TV series "Stumptown" |
| Jemima Dury | Character in the TV series "The Duchess" |
| Jemima Murdoch | Character in the TV series "Casualty" |
| Jemima Hurst | Character in the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Jemima Williams | Character in the TV series "Doctors" |
| Jemima Wilson | Character in the TV series "WPC 56" |
| Jemima Yates | Character in the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Jemima Mitchell | Character in the TV series "The Bill" |
| Jemima Blake | Character in the TV series "Father Brown" |
| Jemima Swift | Character in the TV series "Holby City" |
| Jemima Hardy | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |