Jemma

Jemma is a girl's name of English 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 371 girls in the United States.

Jemma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jemma

Jemma belongs to the English & American 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, Jemma first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #527 in 2018, and in 2024 371 babies received the name — 7,685 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jemma in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#527 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Jemma in 2024
371
Total since 1880
7,685

Jemma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#101 in 1996
Babies named Jemma in 2025
3
Total since 1996
3,184

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jemma mean?

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

Is Jemma a boy or girl name?

Jemma is a girl name. In 2024, 371 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jemma?

Jemma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jemma?

Jemma first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #527 in 2018, and 371 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].