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soh-FEE-uh
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Jemma
GirlItalian, English· “gem”
- Meaning
- gem
- Origin
- Italian, English
- Pronunciation
- JEM-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #866
- US babies 2025
- 313
- Best rank
- #528 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Jemma
Jemma is an Italian and English name that means “gem”.
Jemma is a spelling of Gemma, an Italian name meaning "gem" or "precious stone," from the Latin gemma. It was used in medieval Italy as a nickname and later as a given name, and Saint Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic of the late nineteenth century, helped keep it in use. Gemma became popular in Britain in the late twentieth century, and the spelling Jemma reflects how the name sounds in English. It has a bright, cheerful feel and a precious meaning, and it is short enough to need no nickname.
Popularity over time
Jemma first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #528 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 594 babies. In 2025, 313 babies were named Jemma, and it ranked #866 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #8,507 in 1980, #4,465 in 2000, #852 in 2010, and #866 in 2025. Of the 8,002 US girls named Jemma since records began, 56% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,494 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emberly, Ariya, Ivanna, Khaleesi, and Kynlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jemma ranked highest in Idaho, Missouri, and Oregon.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jemma is usually pronounced JEM-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ma”.
Middle names for Jemma
A few middle names that flow with Jemma: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jemma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jemma mean?
Jemma is an Italian and English name that means “gem”.
What is the origin of the name Jemma?
Jemma has Italian and English roots. Jemma is a spelling of Gemma, an Italian name meaning "gem" or "precious stone," from the Latin gemma.
Is Jemma a popular name?
Yes. Jemma ranked #866 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jemma a boy or girl name?
Jemma is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jemma?
Jemma is usually pronounced JEM-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings