girl's name
Gaylia
GAY-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 218
Gaylia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 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 1952, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaylia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Gaylia?
In 1961, Gaylia 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 Gaylia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaylia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaylia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaylia
- English GAY-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Gaylia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaylia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaylia
How popular is the name Gaylia?
In 1961, Gaylia 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 Gaylia a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaylia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaylia?
Gaylia has 3 syllables.
When was Gaylia most popular?
Gaylia peaked in 1952, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.