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Gift

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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

In 30 seconds: A present; a blessing: Gift is an English word-name. Crisp, warm, and modern. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom 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-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7701 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992024

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.

Did you know? Gift means 'a present; a blessing; a talent given' — a crisp English word-name especially popular in Nigeria, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the word-name; said 'GIFT').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Gift — word-name; unisex

Variations

GiftyGiftie

Nicknames

Gifty

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Frequently Asked

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.

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