Jemima
Meaning
"dove"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,015
- Total SSA Count
- 54
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Jem, Mima, Jemi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dove"
Origin: Hebrew
"cassia tree, cinnamon"
Origin: Hebrew
Jemima is more popular, ranked #3015 vs #3064 for Kezia.
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Jemima is more popular, ranked #3015 compared to Kezia at #3064 in the United States.
Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Kezia means "cassia tree, cinnamon" (Hebrew origin).
Jemima is primarily a girl name. Kezia is primarily a girl name.