Will my child share the name Jemimah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Jemimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jemimah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jemimah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jemimah is declining: down 302 places since 2020, to #1,315 in 2025. It peaked at #664 in 2010.

Is Jemimah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jemimah 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.

Is Jemimah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1315

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Jemimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1315 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jemimah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jemimah

Jemimah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 217 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #664 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jemimah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jemimah in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Jemimah

Jemimah Rodrigues — Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the India women's national team as a middle-order batter.
Jemimah Gecaga — Jemimah Gecaga was the first woman to serve in the legislature of Kenya and the founder of the women's advocacy organization, Maendeleo Ya Wanawake.

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