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Gift

♂ Boy

Pronounced GIFT /ˈɡɪft/High

Meaning: Gift is an English word ('a blessing, a present') used as a virtue-style given name, especially common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa where it honors a child as a blessing. We note this honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A heartfelt virtue-name: Gift means 'a blessing, a present' (said 'GIFT') — much loved in Nigeria and across Africa.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningGift is an English word ('a blessing, a present') used as a virtue-style given name, especially common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa where it honors a child as a blessing. We note this honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12892 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920162024

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

Gift is an English word, 'a blessing, a present', embraced as a virtue-style given name. It is especially common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, where such names celebrate a child as a gift (said 'GIFT').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by African and diaspora families. Rare, virtue-style, and warm.

Did you know? Gift is an English word used as a warm virtue name, especially popular in Nigeria and across Africa, where it honors a child as a blessing (said 'GIFT').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Gift — English virtue word name; common in Africa

Variations

GiftyGifted

Nicknames

GiftyGif

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gift mean?

Gift is an English word meaning 'a blessing, a present', used as a virtue name and especially common in Nigeria and across Africa.

How do you pronounce Gift?

It's said GIFT /ˈɡɪft/ — one syllable.

Is Gift a boy or girl name?

Gift is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Gift?

Gift is rare in the U.S., carried mainly by African and diaspora families.

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