Jemimah is of Hebrew origin and means "like the sea." It is derived from the Hebrew word "yam," which translates to "sea." This name is often associated with beauty, grace, and depth, much like the vastness and mystery of the ocean.
The name Jemimah experienced a slow start with only five births per year from 1980 to 1985. It saw a slight increase in the early 90s, but it wasn't until the late 90s and early 2000s that it began to gain significant popularity, reaching double digits annually from 2003 onwards. The peak years for Jemimah were 2013 and 2015 with 27 and 31 births respectively. Since then, the name's popularity has remained relatively consistent, with around 25-30 births per year up until 2022. In total, there have been 514 recorded births named Jemimah between 1980 and 2023.