Gema
Girl name · English · Italian · Latin
Meaninggem · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,990
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,580 in 1999
96 babies were named Gema in the US in 2025. It has climbed 206 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gema you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,750 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gema, 96 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gema would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGema first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #1,580.
- TrendGema has climbed 206 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,990. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGema is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #907. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Gema means “gem”. Our records link it to English, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Gema
Gema is a girl name of English, Italian and Latin origin meaning “gem”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ema”. US birth records list Gema for girls from 1959 to 2025, in 65 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #1,580 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,990, with 96 babies.
Origin:English namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 152,672 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 94,429 girls |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,223 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,071 girls |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,488 girls |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,424 girls |
Other spellings of Gema
More English girl names
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Gema
What does the name Gema mean?
Gema means “gem” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Gema?
Gema has English, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gema a boy or girl name?
Gema is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gema?
Gema ranked #1,990 for US girls in 2025, given to 96 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#1,580).