Gemma

Rank 197th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Gemma was 197th most popular baby name for girls and 445th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,495 babies were named Gemma in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,247 babies in the United States were named Gemma. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gemma is around 10 to 13 years old.

The name "Gemma" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Gemma is Gem.

Gemma Meaning & Origin

Gemma is a Latin name which means "gem" or "precious stone", evoking ideas of preciousness, beauty, and strength.

The name Gemma is described as charming, vivacious and resourceful.

Pronunciation

Gemma is pronounced gem-ma in English. The name Gemma has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gemma

  • The name Gemma is shared by multiple species of mollusks, including clams and small marine bivalves.

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Geography

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