Girl nameCurrently #10,053 in the USFalling
Pema
2 syllablesPeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pema's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pema's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pema |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Pema through the decades
- Pema peaked in 2017, when 18 babies were named Pema in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pema has risen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pema currently ranks #10,053 in the US and is cooling off.