girl's name
Gaila
GAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 564
Gaila is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1954, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 209 |
| 1960s | 146 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaila?
In 1982, Gaila was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaila
- English GAY-luh
Sibling Names for Gaila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaila
How popular is the name Gaila?
In 1982, Gaila was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gaila a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaila?
Gaila has 2 syllables.
When was Gaila most popular?
Gaila peaked in 1954, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.