Gayla
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gayla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 6 babies have been named Gayla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gayla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,334 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,334
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Gayla is also used as a girl name, ranked #37560.
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About the Name Gayla
Gayla is a boy name .
Is Gayla a boy or girl name? Gayla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,334 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,560. Gayla is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gayla is currently ranked #19,334 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gayla include Gaie and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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