Gaia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGUY-uh / /ˈɡaɪ.ə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: Earth; Latin: Goddess of the Earth
Historical & Cultural Background
Gaia is a name derived from Greek mythology, where Gaia is the personification of the Earth and one of the primordial deities. In ancient Greek culture, she was revered as the mother of all life and the source of fertility. The name has also been adopted in various contexts, including modern environmental movements, symbolizing nature and sustainability.
Trend Summary
The name Gaia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gaea
International Variants
- Gaia (Italian)
- Gaïa (French)
- Gaja (Polish)
Famous people named Gaia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gaia was first seen in the United States in 1980. Gaia has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Gaia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gaia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 37 | |
| FL | 28 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| CO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 156 |
| 2021 | 191 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 210 |