Pema

OriginTibetan

Meaning"lotus flower"

GenderGirl

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About Pema

The name Pema peaked for girls at #7548 in 2022. The name is most popular in New York, New York, and California. Pema is occasionally used for boys in 2019.

Pronounced PEH-ma.

As of September 2026, Pema ranked #10053 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #7548 in 2022.

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Pema Hitch
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Pema Lingpa
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