Jemiah
boy nameJemiah entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4842 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4842
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5600 |
| 1990s | #8600 |
| 2000s | #9675 |
| 2010s | #11221 |
| 2020s | #10605 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Jemiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jemiah alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jemiah in 2025?
- Jemiah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jemiah most popular?
- Jemiah peaked in 1979, reaching #4842 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jemiah with classmates?
- Jemiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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