girl's name
Gaella
gah-EL-uh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 187
Gaella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gaella Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaella?
In 2012, Gaella was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Gaella 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 Gaella Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëlla | Gaëlla is a rare spelling of Gaella, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaella
- Pronunciation gah-EL-uh
Sibling Names for Gaella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaella
How popular is the name Gaella?
In 2012, Gaella was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Gaella a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaella?
Gaella has 3 syllables.
When was Gaella most popular?
Gaella peaked in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Gaella a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gaella currently ranks #16,784 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.