Will my child share the name Jemima with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 90 UK babies named Jemima per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jemima in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jemima becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jemima is declining: down 124 places since 2020, to #444 in 2025. It peaked at #157 in 2008.

Is Jemima a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jemima is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Jemima?

Notable people named Jemima include: Jemima Levick and Jemima Luke.

Is Jemima a popular baby name in the United States?

Jemima does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #444

Jemima

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Jemima is a distinctive choice, ranked #444 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jemima in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#444

About the Name Jemima

Jemima has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 140 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #157 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jemima is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jemima in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Jemima

Jemima Levick — Jemima Levick is a British theatre director.
Jemima Luke — Jemima Luke was an English writer of hymns, religious studies and biographies during the Victorian era.

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