Jemimah vs Melodee

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Melodee

Girl #4,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"melody, song, musical"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,822
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel, Dee, Melo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jemimah Rank #4,733
Melodee Rank #4,822

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 vs #4822 for Melodee.

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

Melodee ___

  • Melodee Grace
  • Melodee Rose
  • Melodee Ann
  • Melodee Joy
  • Melodee Claire
  • Melodee Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

If you choose Melodee

Harmony Lyric Aria Cadence Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemimah or Melodee more popular?

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 compared to Melodee at #4822 in the United States.

What do Jemimah and Melodee mean?

Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Melodee means "melody, song, musical" (Greek origin).

Are Jemimah and Melodee boy or girl names?

Jemimah is primarily a girl name. Melodee is primarily a girl name.

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