Holding steady.
Popularity of Jemya since 1998
Babies named Jemya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jemya is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1998, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating unique, phonetic names. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, maintaining a very low and stable usage pattern; its peak year was 2007, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it may be a blend of popular sound elements, such as 'Jem' from Jemma or Jeremy and the common '-ya' suffix seen in names like Maya. Its rarity means there are no prominent top states for its use, and it remains a distinctive, seldom-chosen option.
Jemya first appeared in U.S. records in 1998. It is likely a modern American invention, possibly formed by blending sounds from names like Jemma or Amy, or as a feminine variant of Jeremy. Its usage has been extremely rare and occasional, with no clear linguistic or cultural origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jem, Mya
Sibling names for Jemya
Names that share Jemya's style, for a brother or sister.
