How Many People Are Named Jemiah?

Complete statistics for the name Jemiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jemiah
Very Rare
American

Jemiah is a very rare female name, with only 311 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,060,100 Americans. The majority of those named Jemiah are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~311
Living in US
1 in 1,060,100
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Unique Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they often take charge in situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,699
Worldwide Bearers
#186,470
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,279
🇲🇾 Malaysia
266
🇺🇸 United States
67
🇵🇭 Philippines
36
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇺🇬 Uganda
4
🇬🇧 England
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
102 (33%)
♀ Female
209 (67%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
279
Would be under 30 (88%)
37
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 316 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jemiah Through the Generations

Jemiah peaked in popularity in 2012 with 24 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Jemiah is 21, with 279 individuals under 30, 37 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights how Jemiah is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jemiah's American roots

📄 About the Name Jemiah

How Many People Have the Name Jemiah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 311 people in the United States currently share the name Jemiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,060,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jemiah a Common or Rare Name?

Jemiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jemiah Mean?

Jemiah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jemiah in SSA data, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

When Was Jemiah Most Popular?

The name Jemiah reached peak popularity in 2012, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jemiah?

Approximately 311 people named Jemiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 316. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,060,100 Americans.

Is Jemiah a rare name?

Jemiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,060,100 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jemiah mean?

Jemiah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins.

Is Jemiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 33% of people named Jemiah are male and 67% are female.

When was Jemiah most popular?

Jemiah peaked in 2012 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US311
All-Time Births316
1 in X1 in 1,060,100
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2012
World Rank#186,470
Male %33%
Female %67%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.