Pema
Girl namePema has been given to 237 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It peaked in 2017.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
237
Peak year
2017 (18 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2001
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
95% girls / 5% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Pema — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Pema.
Sibling name ideas for Pema
Same era and popularity as Pema, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Pema?
Pema has been given to 237 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Pema peak?
Pema peaked in 2017, when 18 babies were given the name.
Is Pema a girl or boy name?
Pema is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Pema are girls).
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