NAME PROFILE
Gayla
Gayla is an English name, likely a variant of Gale or Abigail, meaning 'father's joy.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, social, and possesses a practical wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,844 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1935 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%OK — 23%MO — 17%CA — 17%AR — 16%
Notable People
Gayla Peevey (Singer) · Gayla Reid (Author) · Gayla Trail (Author) · Gayla Earlene (Singer) · Gayla Smith (Public figure)
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