Gema

Gema is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 117 girls in the United States.

Gema at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gema

Gema belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gema first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1583 in 1999, and in 2024 117 babies received the name — 2,823 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gema in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#1583 in 1999
Peak year
2022
Babies named Gema in 2024
117
Total since 1880
2,823

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gema mean?

The meaning of Gema is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gema a boy or girl name?

Gema is a girl name. In 2024, 117 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gema?

Gema comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Gema?

Gema first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #1583 in 1999, and 117 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.