Hema
Hema first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2007, when 10 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hema popular?
Declining Hema is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | |
| 2000s | 53 | |
| 1990s | 53 | |
| 1980s | 40 | |
| 1970s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hema mean?
From Sanskrit 'hema' (हेम) meaning 'gold'. A literal gold name in Indian usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hema mean?
Hema means gold, golden. From Sanskrit 'hema' (हेम) meaning 'gold'. A literal gold name in Indian usage.
What is the origin of the name Hema?
Hema is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Hema?
Hema is pronounced “HAY-mah.”
Is Hema a boy or a girl name?
Hema is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hema a popular name right now?
Hema is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Hema?
In 2025, Hema ranked #15766 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hema most popular?
Hema was most popular in 2007, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hema?
Names similar to Hema include Drishti, Indu, Lavanya, Ganga, Palak.
What names go well with Hema?
sanskrit names that pair well with Hema include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.