Arleen vs Jemimah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arleen

Girl #4,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)"

Origin: Celtic 'Arlen'

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,811
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arli, Arlee, Leen

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arleen Rank #4,811
Jemimah Rank #4,733

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 vs #4811 for Arleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arleen ___

  • Arleen Marie
  • Arleen Grace
  • Arleen Louise
  • Arleen Ann
  • Arleen Kay
  • Arleen May

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 Arleen

Shirley Marlene Lorraine Gerald Donald

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arleen or Jemimah more popular?

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 compared to Arleen at #4811 in the United States.

What do Arleen and Jemimah mean?

Arleen means "pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)" (Celtic 'Arlen' origin). Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arleen and Jemimah boy or girl names?

Arleen is primarily a girl name. Jemimah is primarily a girl name.

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