UK girl's name
Jemimah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dove" or "little dove".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jemimah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jemimah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1230, with 27 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 56 births.
This profile covers 847 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 846 living people in the UK are called Jemimah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jemimah ranked #1230 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 27 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 56 girls were registered as Jemimah.
- • Jemimah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 846 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jemimah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1230
2024
Births in 2024
27
Latest year
Peak year
2010
56 births
Estimated living
846
2026
Meaning
What does Jemimah mean?
The name Jemimah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient biblical times. It is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yemîmâh, which means "dove" or "innocent one." This name is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, where Jemimah is mentioned as one of Job's three daughters.
In the Book of Job, Jemimah is described as being exceptionally beautiful, and her name is thought to represent purity, innocence, and gentleness. The name gained popularity among early Christian communities, who were inspired by its biblical roots and symbolic meaning.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jemimah can be found in the 17th century. Jemimah Hextall was an English Quaker born in 1614, who became known for her religious writings and advocacy for women's rights within the Quaker community.
Another notable figure in history with the name Jemimah was Jemimah Wilkinson, an American religious leader born in 1752. She founded a religious movement known as the Universal Friends, which attracted followers in various parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic region.
In the 19th century, Jemimah Hubbert was a British philanthropist born in 1815. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of working-class families in London and was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations.
Jemimah Stephenson, born in 1836, was a British social reformer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the early women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom.
Another prominent figure with the name Jemimah was Jemimah Pratt, a British nurse born in 1856. She served as a nurse during the Crimean War and later worked to improve nursing education and standards in the United Kingdom.
While the name Jemimah has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a sense of cultural significance and biblical resonance. Its meaning of innocence, purity, and gentleness has endured, making it a name with a rich historical legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jemimah over time
The chart below shows babies named Jemimah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jemimah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 27 births in 2024, compared with 56 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemimah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jemimah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1490 | 112 | 5 |
| 2010s | #942 | 400 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1005 | 270 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1192 | 65 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jemimah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jemimah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jemimah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Jemimah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Jemimah
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- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jemimah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jemimah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jemimah was ranked #1230 for girls in England and Wales, with 27 births registered.
When was Jemimah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 56 babies registered as Jemimah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jemimah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dove" or "little dove".
How many people are called Jemimah in the UK?
A total of 847 babies have been registered as Jemimah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Jemimah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jemimah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.