Gala
girl name#2485 in 2025Gala entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1055 in 1965, ranks #2485 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
#2485
rank today
#1055
peak (1965)
71
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4251 |
| 1920s | #4669 |
| 1930s | #3164 |
| 1940s | #2525 |
| 1950s | #2206 |
| 1960s | #2081 |
| 1970s | #3843 |
| 1980s | #8205 |
| 1990s | #9168 |
| 2000s | #9239 |
| 2010s | #3765 |
| 2020s | #2813 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gala has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Gala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gala alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gala in 2025?
- Gala ranks #2485 among US girl names in 2025, with 71 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gala most popular?
- Gala peaked in 1965, reaching #1055 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gala with classmates?
- Gala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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