The baby name Jemma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JEM-ə (IPA: /ˈdʒɛmə/).
The baby name Jemma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JEM-ə (IPA: /ˈdʒɛmə/).
Jemma is English, Italian in Origin.
Jemma is a modern English spelling of Gemma, ultimately from Latin gemma, meaning "gem" or "precious stone," and by extension "bud." The name flourished in medieval Italy - Gemma Donati, the wife of Dante Alighieri, is a notable bearer - and later spread through Europe via Italian and Catalan use. In English, Jemma also overlaps with the pet form Jem, linking it loosely to Jemima (from Hebrew yemimah, "dove"), though the gemstone sense remains primary for Jemma.
Usage rose in the United Kingdom and Australia in the late 20th century, giving it a contemporary yet classic profile. Variants and cognates include Gemma (Italian, Catalan, English), Gema (Spanish), and the less common Jemmah or Jema; related short forms are Jem, Jemmy, and Em. With sparkling imagery and a friendly, straightforward sound, Jemma feels both modern and rooted, appealing to parents seeking a familiar name with bright meaning.
| Jemma Redgrave Jemma Redgrave is an English actress best known for playing Dr Eleanor Bramwell in Bramwell, Kate Lethbridge-Stewart in Doctor Who, and Bernie Wolfe in Holby City. Born on 14 January 1965, she is also a member of the famous Redgrave family. | Jemma McKenzie-Brown Jemma McKenzie-Brown is best known for playing Tiara Gold in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. She is an English actress born on 2 June 1994. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2016 | #1 | — | 921 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| New Zealand | Girls | 2005 | #59 | 43 | 98 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2006 | #161 | 3 | 1,276 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #193 | 2 | 3,641 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #258 | 6 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #265 | 21 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #303 | 14 | 15,378 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #330 | 3 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #339 | 11 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #355 | 8 | 8,539 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #369 | 22 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #397 | 9 | 3,185 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| ZA | 0 | #436 | 12 | 14,421 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #469 | 30 | 11,913 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #476 | 40 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #527 | 27 | 20,968 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #558 | 29 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #567 | 371 | 8,487 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #600 | 16 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #644 | 15 | 13,263 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SY | 0 | #691 | 38 | 11,684 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #732 | 7 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #818 | 9 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #819 | 11 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #885 | 51 | 25,931 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #939 | 17 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #964 | 20 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,024 | 118 | 25,928 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,399 | 48 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Jemma is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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