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Jema

Girl name

Jema has been given to 415 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2011. In 2025, about 1 in 107,151 girls was named Jema.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

415

Peak year

2011 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

▼ -6%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Names with a similar vibe

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

Sibling name ideas for Jema

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

FAQ

How popular is the name Jema?

Jema has been given to 415 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jema peak?

Jema peaked in 2011, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Jema a girl or boy name?

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

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