Gaia
Gaia first appears in US records in 1980. It peaked in 2023, when 219 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 157.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Gaia popular?
Rising Gaia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,133 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 836 | |
| 2000s | 317 | |
| 1990s | 116 | |
| 1980s | 32 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Gaia mean?
Gaia names the Greek earth goddess and carries the sense “rejoicing.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaia mean?
Gaia means Earth; rejoicing. Gaia names the Greek earth goddess and carries the sense “rejoicing.”
What is the origin of the name Gaia?
Gaia is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Gaia?
Gaia is pronounced “GY-ah.”
Is Gaia a boy or a girl name?
Gaia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Gaia a popular name right now?
Gaia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Gaia?
In 2025, Gaia ranked #1392 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Gaia most popular?
Gaia was most popular in 2023, when about 219 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Gaia?
Names similar to Gaia include Chiara, Giulia, Carlotta, Vittoria, Matilde.
What names go well with Gaia?
Italian names that pair well with Gaia include Mia, Luca, Gianna, Aria, Beatrice.