Gemmalee is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the combination of two popular names: Gemmalyn and Melee. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought to create more individualistic monikers for their children. Pronounced as /ˈdʒɛməˌliː/, it consists of three syllables, with emphasis on the first syllable. As a composite name, Gemmalee offers two distinct meanings: 'precious game' or 'precious struggle', reflecting its parent names' origins in the English words 'gem' and 'melee'.
Gemmalee saw an increase in popularity between 2022 and 2023, with births nearly doubling from five to twenty-five. In total, thirty babies were named Gemmalee over the two years.