Lema
Girl nameLema has been given to 380 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 1915. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Lema.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
380
Peak year
1915 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lema — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lema.
Sibling name ideas for Lema
Same era and popularity as Lema, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lema?
Lema has been given to 380 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lema peak?
Lema peaked in 1915, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Lema a girl or boy name?
Lema is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lema are girls).
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