Gem, precious stone
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Gemma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gem, precious stone". Listed origin: Italian.
JEM-ah
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Gemma ranked #203 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #208 |
| 2021 | #190 |
| 2022 | #197 |
| 2023 | #177 |
| 2024 | #203 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Gemma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gem, precious stone". Listed origin: Italian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is JEM-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Gemma ranked #203 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Gem. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Gemma Rose, Gemma Grace, Gemma Marie, Gemma Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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