Gilad
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gilad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 330 babies have been named Gilad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gilad is past its peak , currently ranked #13,694 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,694
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"one who experiences joy and music"
#13,691 in US
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"young bear, young animal"
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Japanese origin
"tree field"
#13,711 in US
Latin folk etymology origin
"dark one, man from the dark sea"
#13,888 in US
Slavic origin
"God is gracious"
#13,770 in US
Arabic/Persian-influenced origin
"noble throne"
#13,695 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"to make famous"
#13,830 in US
African-American origin
"Descendent of Shannon; God is gracious"
#13,771 in US
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About the Name Gilad
Gilad is a boy name .
Gilad is currently ranked #13,694 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilad include Gil, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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