Gailya
girl nameGailya entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #1805 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#1805
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3682 |
| 1930s | #2765 |
| 1940s | #4047 |
| 1950s | #5827 |
| 1960s | #6272 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gailya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gailya alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gailya in 2025?
- Gailya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gailya most popular?
- Gailya peaked in 1938, reaching #1805 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gailya with classmates?
- Gailya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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