Jemma is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jemma in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#5927
US Rank #866
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About the Name Jemma
Jemma has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1206 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #101 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jemma is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jemma in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #758, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jemma
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jemma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jemma in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jemma is declining: down 2,028 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #101 in 1996.
Jemma is more popular in the US (#758) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Jemma ranks #758 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Jemma (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2028 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jemma
Almost certainly the only Jemma in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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