Gemma
«Gem, jewel»
The constellation of Gemma · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Gemma
«Gem, jewel»
That is what Gemma carries inside: a name of Italian origin with centuries behind it.
Gemma at a glance
Origin: Italian
Symbolizes: creativity, joy and charisma
Numerology: Expression 3 · Soul 6 · Personality 6
Ruling planet: Jupiter (number 3)
Day: Thursday Color: Purple Stone: Amethyst
Popularity: #191 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
About the name Gemma
Behind Gemma stands the number 3, ruled by Jupiter. Creative, expressive and full of joy. Everything points the same way: creativity, joy and charisma.
The personality of Gemma in numerology
Three numbers, three layers of Gemma:
Expression 3 · Jupiter: Creative, expressive and full of joy.
Soul 6 · Venus: deep down, it is drawn to love and a happy home.
Personality 6 · Venus: the image it projects is kind and caring.
The origin of Gemma
Italian names are warm and melodic, heirs of Latin. Gemma belongs to that family: it means «Gem, jewel» and still says it with the same force. By its number 3, Gemma is linked to the day Thursday, the color Purple, the element Air and the stone Amethyst.
How popular is Gemma?
Gemma just entered the radar. It didn't rank among the 200 most chosen names in the U.S. in the 2010s, and between 2020 and 2025 it already holds rank #191, with 9,428 girls registered according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
Choosing Gemma today means getting ahead of the wave: a rising name you won't hear in every classroom yet.
It entered the top 200 in this decade and hasn't left since.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Gemma a good name for your baby?
Gemma brings together two things rarely found in one name: a meaning with weight («Gem, jewel») and a sound that is easy to love. Write it with your last name, say it out loud — and for the final nudge, its compatibility awaits on Astra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gemma mean?
Gemma means «Gem, jewel.» It is a name of Italian origin.
What is the numerology of Gemma?
Its number is 3, ruled by Jupiter: Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
Is Gemma a boy or girl name?
Gemma is used as a girl's name.