If you are planning to leave the US, then I would ignore their issue with the name and choose the name I liked best. However if you think there is a possibility you will be there long term even though it's not planned now, maybe reconsider. A name isn't racist. People are. I personally would avoid a name that might cause my child angst in the future. That would count Jemima out for me if I thought my child might end up going to school in the US. How bad is this problem? I've never heard of it before but I must admit, I've never been to the US and don't really keep up with the news either. Maybe ask some people that live there what they think of the name?