Lema Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEH-ma / ˈlɛ.mə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'the one who is loved'; Hebrew: 'a measure'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Lema is often associated with affection and love. In Hebrew, it can refer to a unit of measurement, reflecting a different cultural significance. The name is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents seeking unique names. It has been used in various regions, contributing to its multicultural presence.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lemah

International Variants

  • Lema (Arabic); Lema (Hebrew)

Famous people named Lema

Fictional characters named Lema

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lema was first seen in the United States in 1890. Lema has ranked as high as #817 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Lema has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lema (1915)

StateBirthsShare
MS 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18906
18959
18975
18988
18996
19006
19046
19057
19077
19087
19119
191211
191312
191410
191517
19165
191715
191816
191914
192013
192113
19229
192316
192410
192510
19279
19287
19296
19319
19328
19347
19367
19385
19406
19485
19496
20078
20096
20126
20135
20167
20205
20216
20228