Jemma Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jemma is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jemma?
Jemma is spelled J-E-M-M-A. The name has 5 letters.
Jemma at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Jemma is a variant spelling of Gemma, which means “gem” or “precious stone” in Latin.
- Origin
- The name Jemma is commonly associated with the Latin name Gemma. It may derive from the Latin word for “gem” or “precious stone.”
- Pronunciation
- JEM-ma · 2 syllables
Jemma Popularity in 2025
Rank#862
Recorded Births313
- Girls usage fell 106 places to #862 and recorded 59 fewer 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 Jemma Mean?
Jemma is a variant spelling of Gemma, which means “gem” or “precious stone” in Latin.
Origin: The name Jemma is commonly associated with the Latin name Gemma. It may derive from the Latin word for “gem” or “precious stone.”
How Do You Pronounce Jemma?
PronunciationJEM-ma
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jemma?
- History
- Variations of the name Gemma have been used in several European cultures. The spelling “Jemma” is a modern variant commonly found in English-speaking countries.
Jemma 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 | 313 | #862 |
| 2024 | Girls | 372 | #756 |
| 2023 | Girls | 390 | #720 |
| 2022 | Girls | 423 | #697 |
| 2021 | Girls | 496 | #603 |
| 2020 | Girls | 500 | #583 |
| 2019 | Girls | 541 | #565 |
| 2018 | Girls | 594 | #527 |
| 2017 | Girls | 497 | #609 |
| 2016 | Girls | 490 | #612 |
| 2015 | Girls | 413 | #689 |
| 2014 | Girls | 451 | #636 |
| 2013 | Girls | 431 | #663 |
| 2012 | Girls | 409 | #688 |
| 2011 | Girls | 319 | #829 |
| 2010 | Girls | 315 | #851 |
| 2009 | Girls | 216 | #1,163 |
| 2008 | Girls | 78 | #2,441 |
| 2007 | Girls | 46 | #3,531 |
| 2006 | Girls | 53 | #3,136 |
| 2005 | Girls | 63 | #2,670 |
| 2004 | Girls | 34 | #4,093 |
| 2003 | Girls | 37 | #3,731 |
| 2002 | Girls | 36 | #3,654 |
When Was Jemma 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.
2018 · Girls
594 recorded births
National rank #527
2019 · Girls
541 recorded births
National rank #565
2020 · Girls
500 recorded births
National rank #583
2017 · Girls
497 recorded births
National rank #609
Where Jemma 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| MO | #442 | 13 |
| OR | #483 | 7 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |