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Gaela

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Pronounced GAY-luh /ˈɡeɪ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Gael (Gaelle), a Breton and French name tied to the Gaels — the Gaelic-speaking peoples — and to the old sense of gall ('stranger; foreigner'). A soft Celtic-flavored pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Celtic-flavored name: Gaela is a form of Gaelle, tied to the Gaels (said 'GAY-luh'). Gentle and rare.
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Origin LowBreton, French
MeaningA feminine form of Gael (Gaelle), a Breton and French name tied to the Gaels — the Gaelic-speaking peoples — and to the old sense of gall ('stranger; foreigner'). A soft Celtic-flavored pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#11259 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gaela is a feminine form of Gael/Gaelle, a Breton and French name linked to the Gaels and the old word gall ('stranger'). It reads as a gentle, Celtic-flavored name, rare in the U.S. (said 'GAY-luh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, gentle, and Celtic-flavored.

Did you know? Gaela is a feminine form of Gael (Gaelle) — a Breton and French name tied to the Gaels, the Gaelic-speaking peoples — a soft, Celtic-flavored choice (said 'GAY-luh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Gaela — Feminine of Gael/Gaelle, tied to the Gaels

Variations

GaelleGaelGayla

Nicknames

GaeEla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaela mean?

Gaela is a form of Gael/Gaelle, tied to the Gaels and the old word for 'stranger'; the reading is somewhat uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gaela?

It's said GAY-luh /ˈɡeɪ.lɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gaela a boy or girl name?

Gaela is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Gael.

How popular is Gaela?

Gaela is a rare name in the U.S.

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