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Jerusalema

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Pronounced juh-roo-suh-LEM-uh /dʒəˌruː.səˈlɛm.ə/Medium

Meaning: A given-name use of Jerusalem, the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Hebrew, linked to 'foundation of peace'). It is also the title of the acclaimed South African gospel/Amapiano song 'Jerusalema.' Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A holy-city name: Jerusalema comes from Jerusalem, sacred to three faiths (said 'juh-roo-suh-LEM-uh'). Also a famous gospel song.

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Origin LowHebrew, African

MeaningA given-name use of Jerusalem, the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Hebrew, linked to 'foundation of peace'). It is also the title of the acclaimed South African gospel/Amapiano song 'Jerusalema.' Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#16286 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jerusalema is a given-name use of Jerusalem, the holy city sacred to three faiths (Hebrew, linked to 'foundation of peace'); it is also the title of the acclaimed South African song 'Jerusalema.' Reverent and very rare in the U.S. (said 'juh-roo-suh-LEM-uh').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, sacred in root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jerusalema takes its name from Jerusalem — the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — and echoes the beloved South African gospel song 'Jerusalema'; noted respectfully (said 'juh-roo-suh-LEM-uh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Jerusalema — from Jerusalem (holy city); South African song; noted respectfully

Variations

JerusalemJerushaJerusalyma

Nicknames

JeruLema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerusalema mean?

Jerusalema comes from Jerusalem, the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; it is also the title of the South African song 'Jerusalema.'

How do you pronounce Jerusalema?

It's said juh-roo-suh-LEM-uh /dʒəˌruː.səˈlɛm.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Jerusalema a boy or girl name?

Jerusalema is a girl's name.

How popular is Jerusalema?

Jerusalema is an extremely rare name in the U.S.