How Many People Are Named Jema?
Complete statistics for the name Jema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jema is a modern variation of the classic name Gemma, carrying a sense of warmth and sparkle. There are roughly 396 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 834,048 Americans share it. It's a genuinely young name, with 85% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is considered a master number, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and inspirational energy. It's associated with visionary thinking and the ability to uplift others through empathy and creativity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 400 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jema Through the Generations
Jema didn't appear on the US naming scene until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to the younger generation. With only 400 total births ever recorded in the United States, it's clear this isn't a name with deep historical roots in America. The peak came in 2011, when 26 babies were given the name, but since then there's been a slowly declining trend. The average bearer is just 18 years old, and that youth skew is dramatic: 339 of the estimated 396 living bearers are under 30, while 61 fall between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. That means you won't find a single grandmother named Jema in the country. Globally, the picture looks different, with the name ranked #10,938 worldwide and about 92,458 living bearers, most commonly found in India. It's a name that feels fresh and contemporary in the US, but it carries broader international recognition than its American rarity might suggest.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jema's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Jema
How Many People Have the Name Jema?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 396 people in the United States currently share the name Jema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 834,048 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jema a Common or Rare Name?
Jema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jema Mean?
Jema means "Precious stone, gem" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jema in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jema Most Popular?
The name Jema reached peak popularity in 2011, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jema?
Approximately 396 people named Jema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 834,048 Americans.
Is Jema a rare name?
Jema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 834,048 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jema mean?
Jema means "Precious stone, gem" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Jema more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jema are male and 100% are female.
When was Jema most popular?
Jema peaked in 2011 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.