Gaela
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,423 in 1973
8 babies were named Gaela in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gaela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gaela, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gaela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGaela first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #8,423.
About the name Gaela
Gaela is a girl name of English and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Gaela for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 5 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #8,423 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5 | 2,058,824 girls |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 292,683 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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Questions about the name Gaela
What is the origin of the name Gaela?
Gaela has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gaela a boy or girl name?
Gaela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gaela?
Gaela ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#8,423).