Girl nameCurrently #1,147 in the USRising
Gaia
//ˈɡaɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gaia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gaia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gaia |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 156 |
| 2021 | 191 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 210 |
Gaia through the decades
- Gaia peaked in 2023, when 218 babies were named Gaia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gaia has risen 199% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gaia currently ranks #1,147 in the US and is on the rise.