Jemma
Meaninggem · English form of Gemma
- US rank
- #862
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #527 in 2018
313 babies were named Jemma in the US in 2025. It has dropped 279 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jemma you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,136 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jemma, 313 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jemma would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJemma first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #527.
- Then vs nowJemma is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,114 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 5,136.
- TrendJemma has slipped 279 places over the last five years and now sits at #862. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJemma is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #351, followed by Missouri (#442) and Oregon (#483). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningJemma is an English form of Gemma, which means “gem”.
About the name Jemma
Jemma is a girl name meaning “gem”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-mma”. US birth records list Jemma for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 63 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #527 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #862, with 313 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,850 girls |
| 1930s | 0.4 | 2,272,727 girls |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 girls |
| 1970s | 3.9 | 255,102 girls |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,286 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,744 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,603 girls |
| 2010s | 256 | 3,912 girls |
| 2020s | 256 | 3,904 girls |
Questions about the name Jemma
What does the name Jemma mean?
Jemma means “gem” in English, as a form of Gemma.
Is Jemma a boy or girl name?
Jemma is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jemma?
Jemma ranked #862 for US girls in 2025, given to 313 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#527).