Jemima vs Kyrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Kyrah

Girl #2,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, far-sighted"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian Irish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,991
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Jemima Rank #3,015
Kyrah Rank #2,991

Kyrah is more popular, ranked #2991 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

Kyrah ___

  • Kyrah Elise
  • Kyrah Renee
  • Kyrah Simone
  • Kyrah Nicole
  • Kyrah Jade
  • Kyrah Faith

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Barnabas Theodora Ptolemy Ottoline Caspar

If you choose Kyrah

Zara Amara Selene Cyrus Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemima or Kyrah more popular?

Kyrah is more popular, ranked #2991 compared to Jemima at #3015 in the United States.

What do Jemima and Kyrah mean?

Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Kyrah means "throne, far-sighted" (Persian origin).

Are Jemima and Kyrah boy or girl names?

Jemima is primarily a girl name. Kyrah is primarily a girl name.

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