Gala
Gala: name meaning, origin and popularity
Girl name
How popular is Gala?
71U.S. babies in 2025
#1056peak rank (1965)
2,186babies since 1880
Since 1880, 2,186 girls in the U.S. have been named Gala. Its highest rank for girls was #1056 in 1965. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gala FAQ
How popular is the name Gala?
Since 1880, 2,186 girls in the U.S. have been named Gala. Its highest rank for girls was #1056 in 1965. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gala a boy or girl name?
Gala is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,186 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).