Jemia is of African origin, derived from the Swahili language, meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. It is pronounced as /jeh-MEY-ah/, with a stress on the second syllable and a long 'e' sound in the middle.
"The name Jemia experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past four decades, with a notable peak of 14 births in 2007. However, it has generally maintained a consistent level of usage, with most years seeing between 5 to 10 births."