Gayla
Gayla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Father's joy or joyful.
Origin and history
Gayla is a modern English feminine name that developed as an elaborated form of Gail or Gayle. It gained peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare traditional option that is currently unranked in modern birth statistics.
Popularity in the United States
10,838 babies in the United States have been named Gayla since 1880. It ranks #1561 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- OK (12.8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- MO (7 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 320 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,352 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,917 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,330 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,200 |
| 1980-1990 | 387 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 66 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gayla
- Gayla Peevey: Singer
Nicknames
Gail, Gayle, Gay
Fun facts
- Gayla experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
- It originated as part of a trend adding the '-a' suffix to popular short names like Gail and Gayle.