Afia vs Jemimah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afia

Girl #4,729 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,729
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Afi, Fi

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Jemimah

Girl #4,733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American Puritan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,733
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jemi, Mima, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Afia Rank #4,729
Jemimah Rank #4,733

Afia is more popular, ranked #4729 vs #4733 for Jemimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Afia ___

  • Afia Grace
  • Afia Rose
  • Afia Marie
  • Afia Joy
  • Afia Abena
  • Afia Ama

Jemimah ___

  • Jemimah Rose
  • Jemimah Grace
  • Jemimah Faith
  • Jemimah Hope
  • Jemimah Clare
  • Jemimah Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Afia

Ama Abena Akua Kofi Kwame

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afia or Jemimah more popular?

Afia is more popular, ranked #4729 compared to Jemimah at #4733 in the United States.

What do Afia and Jemimah mean?

Afia means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Afia and Jemimah boy or girl names?

Afia is primarily a girl name. Jemimah is primarily a girl name.

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