Gemma name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin and Italian

Usage: English, German, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gemma

JEM-mah

Meaning: Jewel, The Precious Stone, Gem and Gemstone

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What does Gemma mean?
Variations of Gemma
Nicknames for Gemma
Middle Names for Gemma
How popular is Gemma?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Gemma
Sibling Names for Gemma
Famous People Named Gemma
Lists having Gemma

What does Gemma mean?

Prominent Gemma is originated from Italian and Latin is used primarily in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, Italian, Finnish and German is a baby girl name, Gemma means "Jewel, Precious Stone, Gem or Gemstone".

Gemma is Italian equivalent of Latin Gemma = Gem, Precious Stone. The name is celebrated on April 11th.

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How do I pronounce Gemma?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Gemma as JEM-mah. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first JEM syllable. Some people pronounce it as jem-ah or ge(m)-ma.

Variants of Gemma

Gema

Nicknames for Gemma

The given name Gemma has plenty of nicknames like:

Middle Names for Gemma

Shyanne, Peggie, Jnae, Larissa, Hae, view more middle names that goes with Gemma

Names that rhyme with Gemma

How popular is the name Gemma?

Gemma is a popular in United States where over 15027 new-borns have been given the name since 1904. Recently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 229th spot and 1369 baby girls were given the name.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 9 times Also, Gemma was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 8260 babies have been given the given name in 23 years.

At its zenith in 1996, 1261 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 50th position. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times

In Ireland, Gemma was once a common name since emerging in 1964 it has been given to over 3503 babies.

At its zenith in 1992,. However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Gemma was a common name in Spain. Over 727 babies have been named Gemma since 2002.

At its zenith in 2002,. After 3 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In New South Wales, Gemma was once a common name since emerging in 1984 it has been given to over 2482 babies.

When at its peak in 1991,. After 25 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Gemma is a familiar baby name in Queensland, it had been in use since 1984 and was last seen in 2010, during its 23 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 1993, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 54 on girl names chart when 78 babies were given the name Gemma. Over 1251 babies in Queensland have been named Gemma.

Also, in Victoria, in just 4 years, it has made it to the top 100 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 63 on girl names chart when 81 babies were given the name Gemma.

There are over 270 babies that have been given the name Gemma in Victoria.

Gemma is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1907 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1937, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 513 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Gemma. There are over 529 babies that have been given the name Gemma in France.

Gemma is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of use, it could not make it big. There are over 182 babies that have been given the name Gemma in Switzerland.

Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 2006 when it ranked 844th.

However things change on global perspective, Gemma is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 700 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in England, Italy, Australia, Wales, Mexico and Scotland. At least, 370000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	176	1649
2022	197	1495
2021	190	1540
2020	207	1382
2019	198	1523
2018	227	1381
2017	256	1249
2016	247	1273
2015	269	1173
2014	272	1218

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Gemma in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	1218	2564	6080
	5	1218	121	38
	5	1218	40	69
	5	0	85	0

Numerological analysis of Gemma

You are your own person who likes to live on the edge. You take calculated risks but sometimes you let spontaneity surprise you. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption. You are hard to read but once someone gets close to you, you allow the person to manipulate you on purpose in order to see how he or she will treat you thinking they have power over you.

Go through the following names similar to Gemma

Verah - Outlandish and Modern girl name Verah means "One who Brings Victory and Summer" is originated from Latin language. Verah is resulted from Vera.
Vítor is used in Portuguese came from Latin, Vítor means "Victory or The Victor" is bestowed upon boys
Emmy - Durable and Commonly Accepted Emmy is used dominantly in Swedish, Faroese and German is rooted from Germanic and Latin aimed at both boys and girls, Emmy means "God with Us or Universal"
Sylvian - The uncommon unisex name Sylvian is originated from English-American and Latin used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish languages, Sylvian means "Forest"
Theoderich is used in Latinized and German is rooted from Gothic used as a boy name, Theoderich means "Folk or Reiks"

Sibling Names for Gemma

Looking for a sibling name to complement your sweet baby girl, Gemma? We've got you covered! Below are some lovely baby names that pair well with Gemma, from classic choices to modern options that are sure to inspire you.

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Celebrity Baby News

Strictly's Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez Expecting Baby Number Two
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, British actress Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer, Gorka Marquez celebrated the news of Gemma's pregnancy. The couple first revealed the news on their respective Instagram accounts, both posting an array of stunning black and white photographs which showcased Gemma’s blossoming baby bump.
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Famous people named Gemma

Gemma Frisius, Dutch physician, mathematician, cartographer
Gemma O'Connor, Irish mystery writer born in Dublin in 1940
Gemma Galgani, Italian mystic
Gemma D'Arcy, was born in Cumbria in November 1983
Gemma Jones, English character actress on both stage and screen
Gemma Hussey, former Irish Fine Gael politician
Gemma Ward, Australian supermodel and actress
Gemma Atkinson, English actress and former glamour model
Gemma Hayes, Irish musician, singer-songwriter and composer
Gemma Files, Canadian horror writer, journalist
Gemma Craven, Irish actress
Gemma Fox, English UK garage, R&B and hip hop singer
Gemma Tumelty, British Labour Party and Trades Union activist
Gemma Bissix, English actress
Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Filipino politician, writer, director
Gemma Cuervo, Spanish TV, cinema and theatre actress
Gemma Hunt, CBBC presenter
Gemma Merna, English actress, model and yoga teacher
Gemma Sutton in Care Less as Actress
Gemma Bishop in Glory Daze as Actress
Gemma Nguyen in Unexpected Guests as Actress
Gemma Page in Topsy-Turvy as Actress
Gemma Cairney in Episode #1.1 as
Gemma Atherton in Shipwrecked III as
Gemma Brió in Episode #9.57 as Actress
Gemma Dadourian in The Dark Knight Rises as Miscellaneous Crew
Gemma Aston in Love Actually as Actress
Gemma Kaye in Suing the Devil as Actress
Gemma Mengual Civil is a Spanish synchronized swimmer, considered during her career, one of the sports flag of Spanish sport.
Gemma Arquer is credited as writer of movie Cartas de amor de una monja
Gemma Dyllen played the critical character of Carly Moss in 2007 action and drama flick Dolphins.
Gemma De Ferrari, from 1929 drama and musical flick Napule e Surriento, who characterized N.
Gemma Termes Prat, from 1980 comedy and drama flick La guerra de los niños, who played Gemma.
In 2018, Gemma Chan characterized the role of Astrid Young Teo in comedy and drama flick Crazy Rich Asians.
In 2016, Gemma Brockis characterized the role of Lexi in drama movie No Light and No Land Anywhere.
In horror flick, The Contents, Gemma Forsyth played Amy Dwyer.
In 2010, Gemma Arterton played the role of Tamina in action and adventure film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Gemma Woods played the critical role of Kerry in 2011 horror and mystery flick Till Sunset.
In 1919 movie, Rocambole, Gemma Bosini characterized N.
In 1919, Gemma Vitti characterized the role of N In movie Il girotondo degli undici lancieri.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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