Kemma

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Pronounced KEM-uh /ˈkɛm.ə/High

Meaning: Kemma reads as a K-forward respelling of Gemma, from the Latin gemma, 'gem, precious stone.' A modern spelling choice built on an established name; we note it honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Kemma is a K-spelled cousin of Gemma, Latin for 'gem' (said 'KEM-uh'). A modern respelling of an established name.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningKemma reads as a K-forward respelling of Gemma, from the Latin gemma, 'gem, precious stone.' A modern spelling choice built on an established name; we note it honestly.

U.S. rank (2020)#16329 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

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

Kemma is a respelling of Gemma, from the Latin gemma, 'gem, precious stone,' a name long used in Italy and popularized in English by Saint Gemma Galgani. The K-spelling is a modern variant, which we note (said 'KEM-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records versus the far more common Gemma. Rare, gem-toned, and modern-spelled.

Did you know? Kemma is a K-forward respelling of Gemma, Latin for 'gem' or 'precious stone' — a soft, jewel-toned name dressed in a modern spelling, which we note honestly (said 'KEM-uh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Kemma — Gemma respelling; Latin gemma 'gem, precious stone'

Variations

GemmaJemmaKema

Nicknames

KemKemmie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemma mean?

Kemma is a respelling of Gemma, from the Latin gemma, meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone.'

How do you pronounce Kemma?

It's said KEM-uh /ˈkɛm.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kemma a boy or girl name?

Kemma is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kemma?

Kemma is extremely rare in the U.S., far behind the standard Gemma spelling.