Jemma

Girl's name

Jemma is a variant of the name Gemma, which is of Latin origin and means "precious stone" or "gem."

Meaning Precious stone
Origin Italian
U.S. births in 2023 371
Peak year 2018

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jemma Redgrave - Actress known for "Doctor Who" and "Holby City."
  • Jemma McKenzie-Brown - Actress known for "High School Musical 3."
  • Jemma Simmons - Fictional character in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
  • Jemma Rix - Actress known for playing Elphaba in "Wicked."
  • Jemma Donovan - Actress known for "Neighbours" and "Spotless."
  • Jemma Lucy - Reality TV personality on "Ex on the Beach."
  • Jemma Kidd - Makeup artist and former model.
  • Jemma Lowe - British swimmer, competed in the Olympics.
  • Jemma Griffiths - Singer-songwriter known as Jem.
  • Jemma Bolt - Actress known for "The Inbetweeners Movie."

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