Emma vs Jemima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Jemima

Girl #3,015 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,015
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jem, Mima, Jemi

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jemima Rank #3,015

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3015 for Jemima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Jemima ___

  • Jemima Rose
  • Jemima Grace
  • Jemima Alice
  • Jemima Pearl
  • Jemima Violet
  • Jemima Eleanor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jemima

Barnabas Theodora Ptolemy Ottoline Caspar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jemima more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jemima at #3015 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jemima mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jemima boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jemima is primarily a girl name.

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