Gemma
Gemma is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “precious gem or jewel.” It ranked #219 in the United States in 2025. A medieval Italian name derived from the Latin gemma (jewel, bud).
how do you pronounce Gemma?
JEM-ah
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what does Gemma mean?
The name Gemma means “precious gem or jewel.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
A medieval Italian name derived from the Latin gemma (jewel, bud). Dante Alighieri's wife was named Gemma Donati. The name is popular in Italy and the UK and has risen sharply in the U.S. in recent years.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #219 |
| 2023 | #237 |
| 2022 | #256 |
| 2021 | #278 |
| 2020 | #303 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Gemma?
- Gemma Arterton (actress)
- Gemma Chan (actress)
- Gemma Ward (model)
what names are similar to Gemma?
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