Gemma Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gemma is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gemma?
Gemma is spelled G-E-M-M-A. The name has 5 letters.
Gemma at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Gemma means “gem” or “precious stone.”
- Origin
- Gemma is commonly associated with Italian and Latin origins, where the word means “gem” or “jewel.”
- Pronunciation
- JEM-ma · 2 syllables
Gemma Popularity in 2025
Rank#170
Recorded Births1,805
- Girls usage rose 33 places to #170 and recorded 288 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gemma Mean?
Gemma means “gem” or “precious stone.”
Origin: Gemma is commonly associated with Italian and Latin origins, where the word means “gem” or “jewel.”
How Do You Pronounce Gemma?
PronunciationJEM-ma
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Gemma?
- History
- The use of Gemma as a given name appears in historical Italian contexts; it has been documented in various records without conclusive earliest usage.
Gemma Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,805 | #170 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,517 | #203 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,655 | #176 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,509 | #197 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,554 | #190 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,388 | #208 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,526 | #198 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,384 | #227 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,254 | #255 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,274 | #247 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,174 | #269 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,219 | #272 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,026 | #316 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,017 | #319 |
| 2011 | Girls | 910 | #352 |
| 2010 | Girls | 683 | #450 |
| 2009 | Girls | 542 | #563 |
| 2008 | Girls | 314 | #886 |
| 2007 | Girls | 218 | #1,166 |
| 2006 | Girls | 210 | #1,157 |
| 2005 | Girls | 201 | #1,154 |
| 2004 | Girls | 147 | #1,413 |
| 2003 | Girls | 154 | #1,328 |
| 2002 | Girls | 175 | #1,175 |
When Was Gemma Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,805 recorded births
National rank #170
2023 · Girls
1,655 recorded births
National rank #176
2021 · Girls
1,554 recorded births
National rank #190
2019 · Girls
1,526 recorded births
National rank #198
Where Gemma Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #84 | 31 |
| NY | #104 | 142 |
| PA | #107 | 92 |
| NJ | #114 | 65 |
| HI | #114 | 7 |
| MA | #115 | 45 |
| UT | #116 | 37 |
| DC | #119 | 6 |