Will my child share the name Jemma with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jemma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jemma in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jemma becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jemma has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1206 places in the last five years. Its peak was #101 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Jemma popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Jemma a popular baby name in the United States?

Jemma ranks #758 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Jemma

Jemma is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jemma in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

US Rank #758

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #758, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.