Lema
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lema is a Spanish name meaning “landmark or motto”. It is a rare name, predominantly used for girls, with 97.83% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lema
Lema is a surname of Spanish origin derived from the descriptive term for a sign, landmark, or motto. Its etymological roots trace back to the Latin 'lemma', which denotes a premise or an inscribed theme. This name historically functioned as an occupational or descriptive identifier for individuals associated with public signage or heraldic traditions within Iberian communities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lema
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lema is predominantly used as a name for girls. Approximately 97.83% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Lema
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lema is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 675K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 648K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lema ranked #9,350 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Lema shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,422 in 1915. Its lowest recorded position was #12,786 in 2012. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name fell -3797 places (from #5,553 to #9,350).
Characteristics of the Name Lema
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lema features two syllables and a vowel-heavy ending, which contributes to a flowing, melodic pronunciation. The name is linked to Lema, a notable character within the professional cycling world. Its structure aligns with a Soft & Gentle aesthetic due to its light, uncomplicated sound.
Middle Names For Lema
Middle names used with LemaMethodology
Lema is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lema Marie · Lema Smith · Lema Faye · Lema Collins · Lema Nell
Middle name suggestions for LemaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lema is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lema Moore · Lema Mills · Lema Marsh · Lema Marks · Lema Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Lema
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Lema. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Lema
Sound Like Lema Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lamia · Loma · Lumi · View all 27 names
Spelled Like Lema Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Leoma · Lemia · Leema · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lema Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lema”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lema"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Lema in ASL
- L
- e
- m
- a
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