How Many People Are Named Gaila?
Complete statistics for the name Gaila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaila is a rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Gaila unique. With only 433 people bearing this name in the US, it's as uncommon as 1 in 761,323 Americans having it. The majority of those named Gaila are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 71All 564 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaila Through the Generations
Gaila has been a stable presence in the naming landscape since its peak in 1954 when 31 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with 82% of the 433 living Gailas being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining new adherents among younger parents, maintaining a classic yet somewhat niche status.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaila's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gaila
How Many People Have the Name Gaila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 433 people in the United States currently share the name Gaila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 761,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaila a Common or Rare Name?
Gaila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gaila Mean?
Gaila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gaila Most Popular?
The name Gaila reached peak popularity in 1954, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gaila?
Approximately 433 people named Gaila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 564. That works out to roughly 1 in 761,323 Americans.
Is Gaila a rare name?
Gaila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 761,323 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaila mean?
Gaila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gaila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gaila are male and 100% are female.
When was Gaila most popular?
Gaila peaked in 1954 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.