Lotus flower
Pema is the Tibetan form of the Sanskrit name Padma. In Buddhist tradition, the lotus flower represents purity, spiritual awakening, and the ability to rise above worldly obstacles. It is a deeply significant name in Himalayan cultures and is often used by both men and women, though it leans feminine in Western contexts.
Less common today
Pema isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,526 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Tibetan Buddhist nun and prolific author
The Queen Consort of Bhutan
Olympic archer from Bhutan
