Jemimah vs Mathilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jemimah

Girl #4,733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American Puritan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,733
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jemi, Mima, Mimi

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Mathilda

Girl #4,583 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,583
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mattie, Tillie, Tilda

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Popularity Comparison

Jemimah Rank #4,733
Mathilda Rank #4,583

Mathilda is more popular, ranked #4583 vs #4733 for Jemimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jemimah ___

  • Jemimah Rose
  • Jemimah Grace
  • Jemimah Faith
  • Jemimah Hope
  • Jemimah Clare
  • Jemimah Anne

Mathilda ___

  • Mathilda Rose
  • Mathilda Jane
  • Mathilda Grace
  • Mathilda Claire
  • Mathilda Blythe
  • Mathilda Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemimah or Mathilda more popular?

Mathilda is more popular, ranked #4583 compared to Jemimah at #4733 in the United States.

What do Jemimah and Mathilda mean?

Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Jemimah and Mathilda boy or girl names?

Jemimah is primarily a girl name. Mathilda is primarily a girl name.

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