Jemima vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jemima Rank #3,015
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jemima

Barnabas Theodora Ptolemy Ottoline Caspar

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemima or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jemima at #3015 in the United States.

What do Jemima and Olivia mean?

Jemima means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jemima and Olivia boy or girl names?

Jemima is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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