Gemma
Meaning: Gem, precious stone
Origin: Italian/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #183
Total births: 2,482
History: Gemma peaked in the 2000s in Australia. The Italian meaning 'gem/precious stone' connects to Australia's mining heritage — the country produces diamonds, opals, and sapphires. Gemma means Australian treasure.
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| Current rank (2010) | #80 |
| Babies named Gemma in 2010 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,482 |
| Peak year | 1991 (138 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #47 |
| Years in records | 1984–2010 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Gemma
What does the name Gemma mean?
Gemma means “Gem, precious stone” from Italian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Gemma?
Gemma has Italian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Gem, precious stone”.
How popular is Gemma in Australia?
Gemma ranked #80 in Australia in 2010 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Gemma most popular?
Gemma peaked in 1991 with 138 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gemma a boy or girl name?
Gemma is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Gemmas in registered births are female.
Is the name Gemma rising or falling in popularity?
Gemma has risen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #98 in 2005 to #80 in 2010.
How long has Gemma been recorded in Australia?
Gemma appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1984 through 2010.