Gaila vs Imal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imal

Girl #48,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,456
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gaila Rank #48,519
Imal Rank #48,456

Imal is more popular, ranked #48456 vs #48519 for Gaila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaila ___

  • Gaila Marie
  • Gaila Anne
  • Gaila Lynn
  • Gaila Rose
  • Gaila Elizabeth

Imal ___

  • Imal Nour
  • Imal Zara
  • Imal Sara
  • Imal Leila
  • Imal Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaila

Paula Laura Donna Craig Mark

If you choose Imal

Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaila or Imal more popular?

Imal is more popular, ranked #48456 compared to Gaila at #48519 in the United States.

What do Gaila and Imal mean?

Gaila means "father's joy" (Hebrew origin). Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Gaila and Imal boy or girl names?

Gaila is primarily a girl name. Imal is primarily a girl name.

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