girl's name
Gaela
GAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 208
Gaela is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1972, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaela Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaela?
In 1992, Gaela was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Gaela Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Gaela Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëla | Gaëla is a rare spelling of Gaela, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaela
- English GAY-luh
Sibling Names for Gaela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaela
How popular is the name Gaela?
In 1992, Gaela was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Gaela a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaela?
Gaela has 2 syllables.
When was Gaela most popular?
Gaela peaked in 1972, when 15 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Gaela a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gaela currently ranks #11,070 in France. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.