Lemma
Girl nameLemma has been given to 262 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
262
Peak year
1918 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lemma — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lemma.
Sibling name ideas for Lemma
Same era and popularity as Lemma, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lemma?
Lemma has been given to 262 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lemma peak?
Lemma peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Lemma a girl or boy name?
Lemma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lemma are girls).
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