unisex name
Pema
PEM-uh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 422
Pema is a unisex name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2017, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Pema?
In 2024, Pema was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Pema Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Pema Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Péma | Péma is a rare spelling of Pema, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Pema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pema
- Pronunciation PEM-uh
Sibling Names for Pema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pema
How popular is the name Pema?
In 2024, Pema was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pema a girl's or a boy's name?
Pema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pema?
Pema has 2 syllables.
When was Pema most popular?
Pema peaked in 2017, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.