Gisela
- Pronunciation
- [Gi-se-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pledge.
- Origin
- German
Gisela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,209 baby girls have been named Gisela. The name peaked in 1995 with 160 US births that year (rank #1109). In 2024, ranked #4302 nationally — 3,193 places below its 1995 peak.
Top States for Gisela
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gisela births are: California (1,040), Texas (794), New York (368).
Other German-Origin Names Like Gisela
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gisela's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gisela
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisella | Pledge. | Female | French |
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Compare Gisela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gisela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).