Holding steady.
Popularity of Jemia since 1979
Babies named Jemia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Jemia is a modern English variant of Jemima, first recorded in the U.S. in 1979. The name reached its peak usage in 2007, but has never entered the top 1000, making it an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, and it is almost exclusively given to girls. As a rare name with no top-state concentration, Jemia offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the classic Jemima but seeking a fresher sound.
Jemia appears to be a modern English variant of Jemima, which derives from the Hebrew Yemimah, meaning 'dove.' Jemima was notably used by Puritans in the 17th century and appears in the Bible as the eldest daughter of Job. The variant Jemia likely emerged in the late 20th century as a creative respelling, gaining slight usage in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jem, Mia, Jemi
Sibling names for Jemia
Names that share Jemia's style, for a brother or sister.
