Gayla
Gayla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gayla
- A female given name.
How popular is Gayla?
Since 1880, 10,838 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Gayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #345 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3787 in 1961. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Gayla FAQ
What does the name Gayla mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Gayla?
Since 1880, 10,838 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Gayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #345 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3787 in 1961. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Gayla a boy or girl name?
Gayla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,838 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.