Gayla
Female name · ↓ Falling
3,734
Total Births
1954
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1936
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gayla
Gayla is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 3,734 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 97 births |
| 1940s | 546 births |
| 1950s | 1,569 births |
| 1960s | 1,304 births |
| 1970s | 218 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gayla?
Gayla has been given to 3,734 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1954 with 248 births that year.
Is Gayla a boy or girl name?
Gayla is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gayla most popular?
Gayla was most popular in 1954, when 248 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gayla?
Gayla first appeared in US records in 1936.