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Gift
How to Pronounce Gift
Pronounced GIFT /ˈɡɪft/High
Meaning: From the English word gift, 'a present; a blessing; a talent given' — a word-name popular in Nigeria; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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 comes from the English word gift, 'a present; a blessing; a talent given' (a word-name especially popular in Nigeria; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'GIFT').
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-present-and-a-blessing at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Gift mean?
Gift is an English word-name — 'a present; a blessing; a talent given'; popular in Nigeria; used for both sexes. We note the word-name.
How do you pronounce Gift?
It's said GIFT /ɡɪft/ — one syllable.
Is Gift a boy or girl name?
Gift is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Gift?
Gift is a rare name in the U.S.