Jemma
Jemma is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gem, precious stone, or dove.
Origin and history
Jemma is a feminine given name, often considered a spelling variant of Gemma, derived from the Italian word for gem or precious stone, which itself has Latin roots. It also has ties to the Hebrew name Jemima, meaning dove. In the United States, Jemma has gained steady popularity in recent decades as a modern, friendly alternative to Gemma.
Popularity in the United States
8,002 babies in the United States have been named Jemma since 1880. It ranks #1871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #677.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 625 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,460 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,494 |
Famous people named Jemma
- Jemma Redgrave: Actress
- Jemma Griffiths: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Jem, Jemmy
Fun facts
- Jemma emerged as an English phonetic variant of the traditional Italian name Gemma.
- Nearly a third of all historical U.S. births for the name Jemma occurred between 2020 and 2025.