Jemma Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jemma originates from the Latin word 'gemma' meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'. It has evolved from its Latin roots to become a modern English name. The name is often associated with elegance and uniqueness. It does not have a biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Gemma and Jem, and it is currently viewed positively in contemporary culture.

The name Jemma is most popular in Utah, 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, Jemma has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jemma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8388th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5988th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1793rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 636th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jemma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jemma"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛm.ə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Jemma is derived from the Latin word 'gemma', which means 'gem' or 'jewel'. It is often considered a feminine form of the name 'Gem' or 'Gemma'.

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Meaning

gem, jewel

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Language Evolution

Gemma (Latin), Jemma (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Jemma gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Gemma, often used in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gemma, Jem, Jemmy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jemma is perceived as a trendy and elegant name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.

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Famous People

Jemma Redgrave, an English actress, Jemma McKenzie-Brown, an English actress and singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jemma"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jemma"

"Jemma" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6167th of 9107 27
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 9454th of 12526 18
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8388th of 19264 68
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5988th of 27321 214
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1793rd of 35406 1,759
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 636th of 30306 5,594

Regional Popularity of "Jemma" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Jemma" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 68.20%
4308th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
31.06%
1423rd/4582
30.79%
1590th/5164
27.13%
1984th/7313
21.05%
1571st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
12.73%
507th/3984
15.11%
678th/4487
10.35%
706th/6822
10.13%
636th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jemma"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jemma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.