Jemma

Meaning of Jemma

Jemma is considered a form of the name Gemma, which means "precious stone" or "jewel."

Jemma has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jemma

After ranking as high as #526 in 2018, Jemma has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jemma

• Jemma Redgrave
  British actress
• Jemma Arterton
  English actress
• Jemma McKenzie-Brown
  English actress
• Jemma Dallender
  British actress
• Jemma Lowe
  British swimmer

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Questions about the name Jemma

What does the name Jemma mean?

Jemma means jemma is considered a form of the name gemma, which means "precious stone" or "jewel.", and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Jemma a boy's or a girl's name?

Jemma is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jemma?

Jemma did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jemma most popular?

Jemma peaked at #526 in 2018.