Girl
Gemma
precious stone, gem
About Gemma
Understated sophistication defines this Italian treasure that's been gaining quiet momentum. The double "m" gives it a solid, grounded feel while the soft "G" opening keeps it gentle and approachable. Gemma connects to the word for gem or jewel, offering subtle preciousness without being overtly fancy. It works beautifully in English-speaking countries while maintaining international appeal and easy pronunciation across languages. The name has literary credentials and European elegance without feeling pretentious or overly formal. Gemma is short enough to stand alone powerfully yet pairs beautifully with longer middle names for those wanting more elaborate combinations. It has a timeless quality that won't feel dated in future decades, avoiding the trap of trendy names. For parents seeking something classic with a continental twist, Gemma sparkles quietly with enduring appeal.
Popularity of the Name Gemma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #887 | #205 | #60 | #98 | #538 |
| 2009 | #563 | #262 | #127 | #129 | #422 |
| 2010 | #451 | #298 | #103 | #138 | #319 |
| 2011 | #352 | #396 | #144 | #174 | #308 |
| 2012 | #319 | #461 | #132 | #152 | #245 |
| 2013 | #316 | #800 | #131 | #259 | #215 |
| 2014 | #272 | #740 | #282 | #294 | #200 |
| 2015 | #269 | #731 | #211 | #331 | #242 |
| 2016 | #247 | #848 | #241 | #281 | #254 |
| 2017 | #255 | #415 | #330 | #236 | |
| 2018 | #228 | #214 | #442 | #223 | |
| 2019 | #198 | #296 | #916 | #213 | |
| 2020 | #208 | #267 | #552 | #242 | |
| 2021 | #190 | #246 | #918 | #185 | |
| 2022 | #197 | #227 | #513 | #189 | |
| 2023 | #176 | #230 | #453 | #249 | |
| 2024 | #203 | #774 | #212 | ||
| 2025 | #170 | #746 | #220 | ||
| 1997 | #51 | #121 | #51 | #841 | |
| 1998 | #58 | #87 | #57 | #752 | |
| 1999 | #66 | #140 | #84 | #695 | |
| 2000 | #75 | #87 | #93 | #750 | |
| 2001 | #85 | #72 | #98 | #742 | |
| 2002 | #103 | #57 | #105 | #617 | |
| 2003 | #102 | #71 | #108 | #749 | |
| 2004 | #108 | #80 | #106 | #642 | |
| 2005 | #142 | #81 | #120 | #705 | |
| 2006 | #158 | #110 | #146 | #601 | |
| 2007 | #182 | #86 | #106 | #705 | |
| 1979 | #261 | #82 | |||
| 1980 | #186 | #86 | |||
| 1981 | #129 | #71 | |||
| 1982 | #64 | #67 | |||
| 1983 | #38 | #79 | |||
| 1984 | #17 | #50 | |||
| 1985 | #21 | #70 | |||
| 1986 | #28 | #75 | |||
| 1987 | #28 | #86 | |||
| 1988 | #46 | #71 | |||
| 1989 | #50 | #79 | |||
| 1990 | #58 | #85 | |||
| 1991 | #74 | #59 | |||
| 1992 | #53 | #36 | #901 | ||
| 1993 | #66 | #56 | |||
| 1994 | #68 | #54 | |||
| 1995 | #82 | #59 | #982 | ||
| 1996 | #60 | #62 | #945 | ||
| 1964 | #151 | ||||
| 1965 | #162 | ||||
| 1966 | #183 | ||||
| 1967 | #195 | ||||
| 1968 | #166 | ||||
| 1969 | #166 | ||||
| 1970 | #193 | ||||
| 1971 | #193 | ||||
| 1972 | #189 | ||||
| 1973 | #195 | ||||
| 1974 | #183 | ||||
| 1975 | #168 | ||||
| 1976 | #121 | ||||
| 1977 | #82 | ||||
| 1978 | #86 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gemma
Names Similar to Gemma
Nicknames for Gemma
- Gem
- Emmy
- Gigi
- Gemmie
Famous People Named Gemma
| Gemma Arterton | British actress |
| Gemma Collins | English television personality |
| Gemma Chan | British actress |
| Gemma Jones | British actress |
| Gemma Ward | Australian model |
| Gemma Hayes | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Gemma Atkinson | British actress and model |
| Gemma Doyle | Irish politician |
| Gemma Craven | British actress |
| Gemma Oaten | British actress |
| Gemma Pranita | Australian actress |
Characters Named Gemma
| Gemma Teller Morrow | Fictional character in "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Gemma Doyle | Protagonist of "A Great and Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray |
| Gemma Farley | Fictional character in "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey |
| Gemma Gallagher | Fictional character in "Doctor Foster" TV series |
| Gemma Lashbrooke | Fictional character in "This is Not a Love Story" by Keren David |
| Gemma Taylor | Fictional character in "The Baby-Sitters Club" by Ann M. Martin |
| Gemma Forsythe | Fictional character in "The Familiars" by Stacey Halls |
| Gemma Stone | Fictional character in "Crazy, Stupid, Love" movie |