Gaia
Gaia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth or land.
Origin and history
Gaia is a name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'earth'. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of the Earth and the mother of all creation. It has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent years as a nature-inspired classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,434 babies in the United States have been named Gaia since 1880. It ranks #3579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1131.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.5 %)
- NY (19.7 %)
- FL (13.1 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NJ (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 317 |
| 2010-2019 | 836 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,133 |
Famous people named Gaia
- Gaia Wise: actress
- Gaia Weiss: actress, model
Fun facts
- Gaia was considered the primordial deity in Greek mythology, embodying the Earth itself.
- In science, the Gaia hypothesis proposes that living organisms interact with their inorganic surroundings to form a self-regulating system.