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Gaella

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Pronounced gah-EL-uh /ɡɑˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of the French/Breton Gaelle, the feminine of Gael, tied to the Gaels (the Celtic peoples); sometimes read as 'generous' or 'joyful.' Route lightly debated.Low

In 30 seconds: Gaella is a form of the French Gaelle, tied to 'Gael' (said 'gah-EL-uh'). Soft, Celtic-rooted, and rare.
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Origin LowBreton, French
MeaningA form of the French/Breton Gaelle, the feminine of Gael, tied to the Gaels (the Celtic peoples); sometimes read as 'generous' or 'joyful.' Route lightly debated.
U.S. rank (2023)#14003 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192023

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

Gaella is a variant of Gaelle, the French/Breton feminine of Gael, tied to the Celtic Gaels. Its finer meaning is lightly debated, which we note. Soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'gah-EL-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Celtic-rooted, and soft.

Did you know? Gaella is a form of the Breton and French Gaelle, feminine of Gael and linked to the Gaels - a soft, Celtic-rooted name sometimes read as 'generous' (said 'gah-EL-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Gaella — French/Breton Gaelle; feminine of Gael

Variations

GaelleGaelaGaëlle

Nicknames

GaiaElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaella mean?

Gaella is a form of the French/Breton Gaelle, feminine of Gael, tied to the Celtic Gaels; the finer meaning is debated.

How do you pronounce Gaella?

It's said gah-EL-uh /ɡɑˈɛl.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gaella a boy or girl name?

Gaella is a girl's name.

How popular is Gaella?

Gaella is a rare name in the U.S.

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