Gemma Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The star Alpha Coronae Borealis is also known as Gemma, symbolizing a “jewel in the crown” in the constellation of the Northern Crown.

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A Deep Dive

Gemma Overview

Meaning

Gem, jewel, precious gemstone

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin, Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “gemma,” meaning “gem” or “jewel.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛm.ə/

Popularity

Gemma has risen in the USA since 2008, peaking in 2011 with a 134.39% increase in usage. In 2023, Gemma ranked #229 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Cute, Vintage

Associated Traits

Precious, radiant, elegant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic and visionary.

Name Day

April 11 (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Gemma Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jemma, Gem, Gemina, Gemmara, Gemmalyn

Common Nicknames

Gemi, Gema, Mimi, Emmi

Diminutives

Gemmy, Gigi, Em, Jem

Famous People

  • Gemma Arterton
    (British Actress)
  • Gemma Chan
    (British Actress)
  • Gemma Ward
    (Australian Model and Actress)
  • Gemma Collins
    (British TV Personality)
  • Gemma Jones
    (English Actress)
  • Gemma Galgani
    (Italian Saint)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Gemma Teller Morrow
    ("Sons of Anarchy," TV Series)
  • "Gemma's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Gemma Doyle
    ("A Great and Terrible Beauty," Novel)
  • "Gemma's Melody"
    (Album)
  • Gemma Simmons
    ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TV Series)

Places

  • Gemma Street
    (New York, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Gemma?

Gemma means “gem” or “precious stone.” It suggests a personality that is radiant, elegant and treasured.

What Is the Origin of The Name Gemma?

The name Gemma has Latin origins, derived from the Latin word “gemma,” meaning “gem” or “precious stone.” It has been used since medieval times in Italy and other European countries.

Gemma Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Gemma in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1902021#1972022#1762023
Top 3 Rankings#1762023#1902021#1972022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Gemma

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023176
(+21 from 2022)
1649
(+144 from 2022)
0.09427
2022197
(-7 from 2021)
1505
(-47 from 2021)
0.08393
2021190
(+18 from 2020)
1552
(+166 from 2020)
0.08663
2020208
(-10 from 2019)
1386
(-139 from 2019)
0.07841
2019198
(+30 from 2018)
1525
(+143 from 2018)
0.08311
2018228
(+28 from 2017)
1382
(+132 from 2017)
0.07431
2017256
(-8 from 2016)
1250
(-23 from 2016)
0.06617
2016248
(+21 from 2015)
1273
(+99 from 2015)
0.06576
2015269
(+3 from 2014)
1174
(-45 from 2014)
0.06018
2014272
(+44 from 2013)
1219
(+194 from 2013)
0.06231
2013316
(+3 from 2012)
1025
(+8 from 2012)
0.05317
2012319
(+34 from 2011)
1017
(+108 from 2011)
0.05244
2011353
(+97 from 2010)
909
(+226 from 2010)
0.04691
2010450
(+113 from 2009)
683
(+141 from 2009)
0.03483
2009563
(+323 from 2008)
542
(+228 from 2008)
0.02676
2008886
(+280 from 2007)
314
(+96 from 2007)
0.01508
20071166
(-9 from 2006)
218
(+8 from 2006)
0.01030
20061157
(-3 from 2005)
210
(+9 from 2005)
0.01005
20051154
(+259 from 2004)
201
(+54 from 2004)
0.00990
20041413
(-85 from 2003)
147
(-7 from 2003)
0.00729
20031328
(-154 from 2002)
154
(-21 from 2002)
0.00768
20021174
(+91 from 2001)
175
(+20 from 2001)
0.00886
20011265
(+384 from 2000)
155
(+48 from 2000)
0.00782
20001649
(-351 from 1999)
107
(-33 from 1999)
0.00536
19991298
(+222 from 1998)
140
(+29 from 1998)
0.00719
19981520
(+407 from 1997)
111
(+36 from 1997)
0.00573
19971927
(+87 from 1996)
75
(+6 from 1996)
0.00393
19962014
(-452 from 1995)
69
(-28 from 1995)
0.00360
19951562
(+236 from 1994)
97
(+17 from 1994)
0.00505
19941798
(+2 from 1993)
80
(-1 from 1993)
0.00410
19931800
(+439 from 1992)
81
(+22 from 1992)
0.00411
19922239
(+52 from 1991)
59
(+3 from 1991)
0.00294
19912291
(-190 from 1990)
56
(-6 from 1990)
0.00275
19902101
(+426 from 1989)
62
(+17 from 1989)
0.00302
19892527
(-433 from 1988)
45
(-10 from 1988)
0.00226
19882094
(-103 from 1987)
55
(-1 from 1987)
0.00286
19871991
(+204 from 1986)
56
(+9 from 1986)
0.00299
19862195
(+244 from 1985)
47
(+7 from 1985)
0.00255
19852439
(+185 from 1984)
40
(+5 from 1984)
0.00217
19842624
(-226 from 1983)
35
(-4 from 1983)
0.00194
19832398
(+431 from 1982)
39
(+7 from 1982)
0.00218
19822829
(-300 from 1981)
32
(-5 from 1981)
0.00176
19812529
(-340 from 1980)
37
(-9 from 1980)
0.00207
19802189
(+889 from 1979)
46
(+19 from 1979)
0.00258
19793078
(-336 from 1978)
27
(-3 from 1978)
0.00157
19782742
(-75 from 1977)
30
(-1 from 1977)
0.00182
19772667
(-182 from 1976)
31
(-1 from 1976)
0.00188
19762485
(+484 from 1975)
32
(+8 from 1975)
0.00204
19752969
(-413 from 1974)
24
(-5 from 1974)
0.00154
19742556
(+567 from 1973)
29
(+8 from 1973)
0.00185
19733123
(-303 from 1972)
21
(-3 from 1972)
0.00135
19722820
(-393 from 1971)
24
(-7 from 1971)
0.00149
19712427
(+278 from 1970)
31
(+5 from 1970)
0.00177
19702705
(-2 from 1969)
26
(+2 from 1969)
0.00142
19692703
(-272 from 1968)
24
(-2 from 1968)
0.00136
19682431
(-56 from 1967)
26
No change from 1967
0.00152
19672375
(+464 from 1966)
26
(+7 from 1966)
0.00151
19662839
(-1038 from 1965)
19
(-21 from 1965)
0.00108
19651801
(+445 from 1964)
40
(+11 from 1964)
0.00219
19642246
(-530 from 1963)
29
(-16 from 1963)
0.00148
19631716
(+547 from 1962)
45
(+17 from 1962)
0.00226
19622263
(-13 from 1961)
28
No change from 1961
0.00138
19612250
(-326 from 1960)
28
(-7 from 1960)
0.00135
19601924
(-308 from 1959)
35
(-10 from 1959)
0.00168
19591616
(+552 from 1958)
45
(+18 from 1958)
0.00216
19582168
(-47 from 1957)
27
No change from 1957
0.00131
19572121
(-405 from 1956)
27
(-11 from 1956)
0.00129
19561716
(+506 from 1955)
38
(+14 from 1955)
0.00185
19552222
(+18 from 1954)
24
(+1 from 1954)
0.00120
19542240
(-222 from 1953)
23
(-3 from 1953)
0.00116
19532018
(-237 from 1952)
26
(-5 from 1952)
0.00135
19521781
(-41 from 1951)
31
No change from 1951
0.00163
19511740
(-307 from 1950)
31
(-10 from 1950)
0.00168
19501433
(+79 from 1949)
41
(+4 from 1949)
0.00233
19491512
(-39 from 1948)
37
(-2 from 1948)
0.00211
19481473
(+1296 from 1947)
39
(+25 from 1947)
0.00224
19472769
(-172 from 1946)
14
No change from 1946
0.00077
19462597
(-772 from 1945)
14
(-7 from 1945)
0.00087
19451825
(+938 from 1944)
21
(+10 from 1944)
0.00156
19442763
(-613 from 1943)
11
(-6 from 1943)
0.00080
19432150
(+161 from 1942)
17
(+2 from 1942)
0.00118
19422311
(+535 from 1941)
15
(+5 from 1941)
0.00108
19412846
(-1054 from 1940)
10
(-10 from 1940)
0.00080
19401792
(+624 from 1939)
20
(+8 from 1939)
0.00169
19392416
(+314 from 1938)
12
(+2 from 1938)
0.00106
19382730
(-816 from 1937)
10
(-7 from 1937)
0.00088
19371914
(+239 from 1936)
17
(+3 from 1936)
0.00154
19362153
(+422 from 1935)
14
(+3 from 1935)
0.00130
19352575
(-151 from 1934)
11
(-1 from 1934)
0.00101
19342424
(-372 from 1933)
12
(-3 from 1933)
0.00111
19332052
(+593 from 1932)
15
(+4 from 1932)
0.00143
19322645
(-895 from 1931)
11
(-9 from 1931)
0.00099
19311750
(+360 from 1930)
20
(+4 from 1930)
0.00181
19302110
(+327 from 1929)
16
(+3 from 1929)
0.00137
19292437
(+60 from 1928)
13
No change from 1928
0.00112
19282497
(+55 from 1927)
13
No change from 1927
0.00109
19272552
(-476 from 1926)
13
(-5 from 1926)
0.00105
19262076
(-429 from 1925)
18
(-8 from 1925)
0.00146
19251647
(-172 from 1924)
26
(-6 from 1924)
0.00206
19241475
(+123 from 1923)
32
(+5 from 1923)
0.00247
19231598
(+359 from 1922)
27
(+7 from 1922)
0.00216
19221957
(-30 from 1921)
20
(-1 from 1921)
0.00160
19211927
(-457 from 1920)
21
(-9 from 1920)
0.00164
19201470
(+179 from 1919)
30
(+6 from 1919)
0.00241
19191649
(-83 from 1918)
24
(-2 from 1918)
0.00204
19181566
(-164 from 1917)
26
(-2 from 1917)
0.00216
19171402
(+403 from 1916)
28
(+9 from 1916)
0.00249
19161805
(-366 from 1915)
19
(-6 from 1915)
0.00175
19151439
(-136 from 1914)
25
(+2 from 1914)
0.00244
19141303
(+580 from 1913)
23
(+12 from 1913)
0.00289
19131883
(-531 from 1912)
11
(-5 from 1912)
0.00168
19121352
(+20 from 1911)
16
(+4 from 1911)
0.00273
19111372
(+768 from 1910)
12
(+6 from 1910)
0.00272
19102140
(-921 from 1909)
6
(-6 from 1909)
0.00143
19091219
(+882 from 1908)
12
(+7 from 1908)
0.00326
19082101
(-589 from 1907)
5
(-3 from 1907)
0.00141
19071512
(+215 from 1906)
8
(+2 from 1906)
0.00237
19061727
(+150 from 1904)
6
(+1 from 1904)
0.00191
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041877
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00171
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Gemma

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1772021#1632022#1422023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2432021#2412022#2312023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1492021#1702022#1252023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1252021#1582022#1622023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3632021#3522022#2402023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2252021#1882022#1562023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1672021#2002022#1612023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1962021#2152022#1142023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1192021#1332022#1232023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1972021#1802022#1732023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1752021#2202022#1452023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1692021#1642022#1392023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1862021#1082022#1672023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3012021#3112022#2432023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1732021#1312022#1302023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1542021#1992022#1952023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1732021#2062022#2232023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1712021#1722022#1362023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2422021#2092022#2292023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1252021#1412022#1262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3992021#3992022#4352023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1502021#982022#1372023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2032021#2482022#1882023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3732021#3832022#3682023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2212021#1732022#1572023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1552021#982022#1732023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1402021#2102022#3232023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2112021#1112022#1462023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2312021#2002022#2782023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1502021#1762022#4462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2612021#5372022#2832023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2012021#1462022#1142023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2282021#2052022#922023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4462021#3472022#3362023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5472021#4492022#5772023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3692020#2002021#2752022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2902020#1572021#1172023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1792020#1162021#2052023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#942021#2322022#1882023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1702021#2372022#1702023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5162018#5952019#2782021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2732018#1362021#2852023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1232019#472020#1782021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1982019#1922022#1002023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#882018#2032020#2122021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1452018#2152021#1002023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1692014#1702019#942020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2202021#522023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2292019#1092021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1032014#1072018

Popularity Rankings for Gemma in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#972007#782008#802010

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1042021#1172022#1032023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1302021#1322022#2312023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2412021#2262022#2312023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3272013#2472014#3532016

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3952014#3402015#4132016

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642020#4332021#3792022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#5022022#4452023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7692020#6352021#5602022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7112016#6582017#5742018

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9822013#9632014#8452015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Gemma a Name for Boys or Girls?

Gemma is a popular girl’s name, appreciated for its refined and beautiful nature. The name’s blend of traditional roots and modern usage makes it a beloved option.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Gemma

  • Jemma
  • Gem
  • Gemina
  • Gemmara
  • Gemmalyn
  • Gemi
  • Gema
  • Mimi
  • Emmi
  • Gemmy
  • Gigi
  • Em
  • Jem

Gemma in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Gemma Arterton (Actress, born 1986): A British actress known for her roles in films such as "Quantum of Solace" and "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time."
  • Gemma Chan (Actress, born 1982): A British actress recognized for her performances in "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Humans."
  • Gemma Ward (Model, born 1987): An Australian supermodel and actress who has appeared on the covers of numerous international fashion magazines.
  • Gemma Collins (TV Personality, born 1981): A British television personality and businesswoman, famous for her appearances on "The Only Way Is Essex."
  • Gemma Jones (Actress, born 1942): An English actress known for her roles in "Sense and Sensibility" and the "Harry Potter" series.
  • Gemma Galgani (Saint, 1878–1903): An Italian mystic and Roman Catholic saint who experienced visions and stigmata.
  • Gemma Atkinson (Actress, born 1984): A British actress and former glamour model, recognized for her roles in "Hollyoaks" and "Casualty."
  • Gemma Teller Morrow ("Sons of Anarchy," 2008 TV Series): A strong-willed and manipulative matriarch of an outlaw motorcycle club, navigating the dark and dangerous world of crime.
  • "Gemma's Journey" (2015 Novel): A moving story about Gemma, a young woman overcoming personal challenges and discovering her inner strength.
  • Gemma Doyle ("A Great and Terrible Beauty," 2003 Novel): The protagonist of a fantasy trilogy, Gemma is a young girl with supernatural abilities attending a Victorian boarding school.
  • "Gemma's Melody" (2017 Album): A beautiful music album filled with soulful songs reflecting Gemma's journey through love and self-discovery.
  • Gemma Simmons ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," 2013 TV Series): A brilliant biochemist and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who plays a crucial role in the team's missions.
  • "Gemma's Garden" (2018 Novel): A touching tale of Gemma, who finds solace and transformation in tending to a neglected garden.
  • Gemma Bovery ("Gemma Bovery," 2014 Film): A modern-day adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel, featuring a British woman named Gemma who moves to Normandy.
  • Gemma Park (California, USA): A serene park in California offering green spaces, walking paths, and recreational facilities.
  • Gemma Island (Queensland, Australia): A beautiful island in Queensland, ideal for snorkeling and beach activities.
  • Gemma River (Ontario, Canada): A scenic river in Ontario, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Gemma Street (New York, USA): A bustling street in New York City with a variety of shops and eateries.
  • Gemma Gardens (Victoria, Australia): A picturesque garden in Victoria, featuring diverse flora and tranquil settings.
  • Gemma Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake in British Columbia, perfect for camping and water sports.
  • Gemma Avenue (London, England): A lively avenue in London, surrounded by historical buildings and modern amenities.

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