Arissa vs Jemimah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arissa

Girl #4,725 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"best, excellence"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,725
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Ari

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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

Arissa Rank #4,725
Jemimah Rank #4,733

Arissa is more popular, ranked #4725 vs #4733 for Jemimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arissa ___

  • Arissa Mae
  • Arissa Rose
  • Arissa Claire
  • Arissa Grace
  • Arissa Lynn
  • Arissa Nicole

Jemimah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arissa

Elara Marissa Thalia Levi Orion

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arissa or Jemimah more popular?

Arissa is more popular, ranked #4725 compared to Jemimah at #4733 in the United States.

What do Arissa and Jemimah mean?

Arissa means "best, excellence" (Greek origin). Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arissa and Jemimah boy or girl names?

Arissa is primarily a girl name. Jemimah is primarily a girl name.

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