Jema
Every Jema since 1976 — 415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jema
Jema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,281 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 415 American babies have been named Jema. Its peak came in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,230 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,912 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,803 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,875 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,854 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,509 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,934 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,930 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,064 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,422 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,128 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,579 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,715 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,279 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,049 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,224 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,294 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,559 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,460 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,525 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,587 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,455 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,186 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,072 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,357 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,505 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jema in 2025?
Jema ranked #7,281 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jema?
415 babies have been named Jema in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jema most popular?
Jema peaked in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jema a boy or girl name?
Jema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jema rising or falling?
Jema is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.