Barbara vs Jemima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #3,015 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barbara Rank #860

Jemima Rank #3,015

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #3015 for Jemima.

Is Barbara or Jemima more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Jemima at #3015 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Jemima mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Jemima boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Jemima is primarily a girl name.