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Hema

Girl name

Hema has been given to 170 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Hema.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

170

Peak year

2007 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Hema — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hema.

Sibling name ideas for Hema

Same era and popularity as Hema, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Hema?

Hema has been given to 170 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hema peak?

Hema peaked in 2007, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Hema a girl or boy name?

Hema is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Hema are girls).

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