Is Gemma a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Gemma is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Gemma?

It’s currently ranked #192 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Gemma Girl

Popularity: #192 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: gem; Latin: jewel

Historical & Cultural Background

Gemma is derived from the Italian word for 'gem' or 'jewel.' It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, often associated with precious stones and beauty. The name has historical significance in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it has been popular among nobility and artists.

Trend Summary

Gemma has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.

Variants

Gem
Jemma

International Variants

Gemma (Italian)
Gema (Spanish)
Jemma (English)

Famous people named Gemma

Gemma Arterton is an English actress known for her roles in films such as 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Clash of the Titans.'.

Gemma Chan is a British actress recognized for her performances in 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Eternals.'.

Gemma Collins is a British television personality known for her appearances on 'The Only Way Is Essex.'.

Gemma Atkinson is an English actress and radio presenter, known for her role in 'Hollyoaks' and participation in 'Strictly Come Dancing.'.

Fictional characters named Gemma

Gemma Teller Morrow is a character in the television series 'Sons of Anarchy,' known as the matriarch of the Teller family.

Gemma is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

Ella Lila Mia Clara Sophie Nina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gemma was first seen in the United States in 1904. Gemma has ranked as high as #377 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Gemma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gemma (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	190	13%
TX	145	10%
NY	93	6%
PA	68	5%
FL	65	4%
IL	60	4%
OH	56	4%
NJ	55	4%
WA	50	3%
NC	43	3%
VA	40	3%
IN	38	3%
TN	35	2%
UT	35	2%
MA	34	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1904	5
1906	6
1907	8
1908	5
1909	12
1910	6
1911	12
1912	16
1913	11
1914	23
1915	25
1916	19
1917	28
1918	26
1919	24
1920	30
1921	21
1922	20
1923	27
1924	32
1925	26
1926	18
1927	13
1928	13
1929	13
1930	16
1931	20
1932	11
1933	15
1934	12
1935	11
1936	14
1937	17
1938	10
1939	12
1940	20
1941	10
1942	15
1943	17
1944	11
1945	21
1946	14
1947	14
1948	39
1949	37
1950	41
1951	31
1952	31
1953	26
1954	23
1955	24
1956	38
1957	27
1958	27
1959	45
1960	35
1961	28
1962	28
1963	45
1964	29
1965	40
1966	19
1967	26
1968	26
1969	24
1970	26
1971	31
1972	24
1973	21
1974	29
1975	24
1976	32
1977	31
1978	30
1979	27
1980	46
1981	37
1982	32
1983	39
1984	35
1985	40
1986	47
1987	56
1988	55
1989	45
1990	62
1991	56
1992	59
1993	81
1994	80
1995	97
1996	69
1997	75
1998	111
1999	140
2000	107
2001	155
2002	175
2003	154
2004	147
2005	201
2006	210
2007	218
2008	314
2009	542
2010	683
2011	910
2012	1,017
2013	1,025
2014	1,219
2015	1,174
2016	1,273
2017	1,253
2018	1,383
2019	1,526
2020	1,387
2021	1,553
2022	1,509
2023	1,653
2024	1,514