Jemma
How to say it: JEM-uh · /ˈdʒɛmə/
Variant of Gemma (Latin: 'gem, jewel'); also linked to Jemima (Hebrew: 'dove'). British spelling in modern use.
Jemma was the 792nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 313 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #985 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #792 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 313 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,592 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #985 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jemma climbed to its high in the 2010s and remains in steady use. It holds at that high while a dip is anticipated.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a gentle mood. Maisie and Molly match its sweetness.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jemma is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Jemma
- Jemma McKenzie-Brown (born 1994)Actress, singer, dancer
- Jemma Reekie (born 1998)Scottish middle-distance runner
- Jemma Lowe (born 1990)British swimmer
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