Gaila
girl nameGaila entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1875 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#1875
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4983 |
| 1930s | #3103 |
| 1940s | #2734 |
| 1950s | #2460 |
| 1960s | #3548 |
| 1970s | #6836 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gaila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaila alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaila in 2025?
- Gaila is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gaila most popular?
- Gaila peaked in 1954, reaching #1875 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gaila with classmates?
- Gaila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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