Jemima vs Kierra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kierra

Girl #2,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,987
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jemima Rank #3,015
Kierra Rank #2,987

Kierra is more popular, ranked #2987 vs #3015 for Jemima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jemima ___

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

Kierra ___

  • Kierra Nicole
  • Kierra Renee
  • Kierra Simone
  • Kierra Janelle
  • Kierra Elise
  • Kierra Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jemima

Barnabas Theodora Ptolemy Ottoline Caspar

If you choose Kierra

Zara Nadia Amara Cayla Javon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemima or Kierra more popular?

Kierra is more popular, ranked #2987 compared to Jemima at #3015 in the United States.

What do Jemima and Kierra mean?

Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Kierra means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jemima and Kierra boy or girl names?

Jemima is primarily a girl name. Kierra is primarily a girl name.

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