Gayla
girl nameGayla entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #345 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#345
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3606 |
| 1930s | #1857 |
| 1940s | #734 |
| 1950s | #460 |
| 1960s | #539 |
| 1970s | #1136 |
| 1980s | #2630 |
| 1990s | #4698 |
| 2000s | #12239 |
| 2010s | #14558 |
Living bearers
About 9,000 people named Gayla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gayla alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gayla in 2025?
- Gayla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gayla most popular?
- Gayla peaked in 1954, reaching #345 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gayla with classmates?
- Gayla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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