Jemiah
Every Jemiah since 1979 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jemiah
Jemiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,942 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 321 American babies have been named Jemiah — about 67% girls and 33% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jemiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jemiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,942 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,570 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,217 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,113 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,244 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,317 | 5 | #12,949 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,763 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,980 | 6 | #11,437 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,981 | 6 | #11,474 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,494 | 6 | #11,628 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,027 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,745 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,860 | 7 | #10,062 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,461 | 6 | #10,691 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,267 | 10 | #7,222 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,752 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,519 | 5 | #11,491 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,013 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,248 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,493 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jemiah in 2025?
Jemiah ranked #15,942 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jemiah?
321 babies have been named Jemiah in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jemiah most popular?
Jemiah peaked in 2012, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Jemiah a boy or girl name?
Jemiah is used for both: about 67% of babies named Jemiah have been girls and 33% boys.
Is the name Jemiah rising or falling?
Jemiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.