Gayla
- Pronunciation
- [Gay-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Festive Party.
- Origin
- English
Gayla Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,838 baby girls have been named Gayla. The name peaked in 1954 with 617 US births that year (rank #345).
Top States for Gayla
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gayla births are: Texas (1,665), Oklahoma (1,049), Illinois (609).
Other English-Origin Names Like Gayla
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5-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gayla's exact length and starting letter: Gabal, Gabor, Gabra, Gadwa, Gaige.
Quick Facts About Gayla
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaila | Joyful. Abbreviation Of Abigail. Gael Is A Term For Descendants Of The Ancient Celts In Scotland: Ireland And The Isle Of Man. | Female | English |
| Gala | Festive Party. Joyful. Abbreviation Of Abigail. Gael Is A Term For Descendants Of The Ancient Celts In Scotland: Ireland And The Isle Of Man. | Female | English |
| Galea | Festive Party. | Female | English |
| Galia | God Shall Redeem | Female | Hebrew |
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