Pema Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Tibetan
Gender Distribution:
6% Masculine / 94% Feminine
Meaning:
Pema means 'lotus flower' and is of Tibetan origin.
Meaning of the Name Pema
Pema is a unisex name of Tibetan origin. It is derived from the Tibetan word 'padma', which means lotus flower. The lotus flower is considered significant in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing purity and spiritual growth. Pema is also used as a given name in Bhutan, where it is associated with Buddhism and its teachings.
Popularity of the Name Pema
The popularity for the name Pema peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 15 births, which ranked number 13,356 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Pema had the most female births in 2014 with 15, which ranked number 7,631 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 6, which ranked number 10,762 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Pema has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 14 births, an increase of 27.27%. Among females, Pema has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 14 births, an increase of 27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pema
- 20 Year Trend of Pema: 180.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Pema: 27.27%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Pema: 27.27%
Popularity of Pema by State
Among females, Pema was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pema. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pema
- Total Births of Pema: 14 (2.44%)
- Female Births of Pema: 14 (2.44%)
Given the upward trend of Pema over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.44% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Pema have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.44%.