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Summary

The name Gemma originates from the Latin word for 'gem' or 'jewel', reflecting beauty and value. It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its elegant appeal. While it does not have biblical roots, it has a historical presence dating back to the Middle Ages. Today, Gemma is considered a stylish and sophisticated name, associated with notable figures in entertainment.

The name Gemma is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gemma has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Gemma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2274th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1967th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2640th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2173rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 804th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 228th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gemma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.