Gema
Gema is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Gem or precious stone.
Origin and history
Gema is a female name of Latin origin meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone', commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a variant of Gemma. In the United States, it maintains steady moderate usage, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,919 babies in the United States have been named Gema since 1880. It ranks #3282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1475.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.1 %)
- TX (28.7 %)
- AZ (4.9 %)
- FL (2.9 %)
- IL (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 612 |
| 2000-2010 | 681 |
| 2010-2019 | 637 |
| 2020-2029 | 631 |
Famous people named Gema
- Gema Ruiz: Media personality
Fun facts
- Gema is the single-'m' Spanish spelling of the classic Italian name Gemma.
- The name directly translates to 'gem' or 'jewel' in Spanish.