Gemma: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEM-uh · 2 syllables
Gemma means “jewel”, from Italian and Latin.
Ultimately from Latin gemma (“jewel”). The given name is mostly borrowed via Italian Gemma; the spelling Jemma in particular is associated with James. Doublet of gemma and gem.
- Meaning
- jewel
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- JEM-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #170
- US babies a year
- about 1,608 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Gemma?
Gemma was the #170 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,805 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #170 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #230 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Gemma?
Half of US adults named Gemma are older than 28; most are between 18 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Gemma
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Gemma have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Gemma
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Valentina
- Zara
- Livia
- Aria
- Seraphina
- Natalia
- Giovanna
- Julianna
- Camila
- Sylvie
- Gabriella
- Celine
- Aurora
- Sienna
- Vienna
- Luciana
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Questions about Gemma
What does the name Gemma mean?
Gemma means “jewel”. It comes from Italian and Latin.
How do you pronounce Gemma?
Gemma is pronounced JEM-uh.
How popular is the name Gemma?
Gemma was the #170 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,805 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Gemma?
Half of US adults named Gemma are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 74.