girl's name
Gailya
GAYL-yuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 196
Gailya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 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 1938, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1929.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gailya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gailya?
In 1971, Gailya 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 Gailya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gailya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gailya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gailya
- English GAYL-yuh
Sibling Names for Gailya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gailya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gailya
How popular is the name Gailya?
In 1971, Gailya 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 Gailya a girl's or a boy's name?
Gailya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gailya?
Gailya has 2 syllables.
When was Gailya most popular?
Gailya peaked in 1938, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.