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Gema

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Pronounced KHEH-ma /ˈxe.ma/Medium

Meaning: Gem, precious stoneMedium

In 30 seconds: Gema is a Spanish girl's name meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningGem, precious stone

U.S. rank (2025)#1996 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births96 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,919

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gema is the Spanish form of the name meaning 'gem' or precious stone. It corresponds to the Italian Gemma, with which it shares both sound and meaning. The spelling Jemma is another close relative.

In Spanish the soft opening G gives Gema a gentle sound, distinct from the harder Italian Gemma. Bearers include the Canadian actress Gema Zamprogna and the Spanish Paralympic fencer Gema Hassen-Bey.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Gema is 'gem, precious stone', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Gema — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GemmaJemma

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Gema Zamprogna (b. 1976)
Canadian actress best known for playing Felicity King on the television series Road to Avonlea.
★Gema Hassen-Bey (b. 1967)
Spanish Paralympic wheelchair fencer who won two medals at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games.

If you like Gema…

Gemma— The Italian form of the same 'precious stone' name.

Jemma— A J-spelled variant of Gema with the same meaning.

Alma— echoes that soft -ma sound

Azul— a similarly popular pick

Perla— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gema mean?

Gema is usually explained as meaning 'gem, precious stone' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Gema?

It's commonly said KHEH-ma /ˈxe.ma/.

Is Gema a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Gema is used as a girl name.

How popular is Gema?

In 2024, Gema ranked #1729 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.