Girl name · Latin
Gemma
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: gem, precious stoneGemma is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "gem, precious stone". It is used in English and Italian.
- Meaning
- Gem, precious stone
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #170 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Gemma
As a girl's name, Gemma comes from Latin and means "gem, precious stone". It is used in English and Italian.
In Italian, say JEM-mah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Gemma on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Gemma on 3 lists.
“Gem, precious stone; Latin. Sparkling Italian favorite”
From Girl middle names, gem and celestial middle names
“Gem, precious stone; a medieval Italian name. Also the name of Dante's wife. Say JEM-mah”
From Italian girl names, italian saints' names for girls
“Italian for gem, for a prized team member”
From Tyranitar nicknames, girl Tyranitar nicknames
How popular is Gemma?
- US rank in 2025
- #170
- 1,805 babies, 1,123 per million girls
- Best rank
- #170 in 2025
- 1,805 babies that year
- Babies since 1904
- At least 26,042
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 12 per million |
| 1910s | 23 per million |
| 1920s | 18 per million |
| 1930s | 13 per million |
| 1940s | 14 per million |
| 1950s | 16 per million |
| 1960s | 16 per million |
| 1970s | 18 per million |
| 1980s | 25 per million |
| 1990s | 46 per million |
| 2000s | 120 per million |
| 2010s | 655 per million |
| 2020s | 969 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #247 | #255 | #228 | #198 | #208 | #190 | #197 | #176 | #203 | #170 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Gemma
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- GemaGem, precious stone (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Gemma
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- GeetaSong (Sanskrit, girl)
- GerdaSpear and brave (Germanic, girl)
- GeulaRedemption (Hebrew, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- PetraRock, stone (Greek, girl)
- PeterRock, stone (Greek, boy)
- CoralReef stone of the sea (Greek, girl)
- PeadarRock, stone (Greek, boy)
- PedroRock, stone (Greek, boy)
- PeioStone (Greek, boy)
- TorstenThor's stone (Old Norse, boy)
- AdalsteinNoble stone (Old Norse, boy)
- ÆthelstanNoble stone (Old English, boy)
- ArnsteinEagle and stone (Old Norse, boy)
Middle names for Gemma
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Gemma: common questions
What does the name Gemma mean?
Gemma comes from Latin and means "gem, precious stone".
Is Gemma a boy or girl name?
Gemma is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Gemma come from?
Gemma comes from Latin and means "gem, precious stone". Today it is used in English and Italian.
How popular is the name Gemma?
Gemma ranked #170 in the US in 2025, with 1,805 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Gemma?
Forms of Gemma with the same meaning and origin include Gema (Spanish).
What middle names go with Gemma?
Middle names that flow well with Gemma include Elizabeth, Isabel, Louisa, Louise and Marigold. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.