Gala Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gala has its origins in Latin, meaning celebration or festivity. It evolved through historical forms in Latin and Old French before being adopted into Modern English. The name is associated with joyful traits and does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen positively in contemporary culture.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gala"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Gala is derived from the Latin word 'gala', which means 'festivity' or 'celebration'.
Meaning
celebration, festivity
Language Evolution
Gala (Latin), Gala (Old French), Gala (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, often associated with festive events and gatherings.
Variants & Derivatives
Galah, Galina, Gale
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gala is perceived as a lively and cheerful name, often associated with joy and celebration.
Famous People
Gala Dalí, the muse and wife of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, Gala González, a Spanish fashion blogger and influencer
📊 Gala Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Gala Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 99 peak births in 1965
Geographic Spread
Popular across 14 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gala"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gala"
"Gala" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6602nd of 9107 | 21 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3285th of 9204 | 140 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2333rd of 12526 | 431 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2545th of 19264 | 481 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8418th of 27321 | 128 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7091st of 35406 | 259 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3039th of 30306 | 652 |
Regional Popularity of "Gala" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gala" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
61.90% 1766th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
73.24% 2151st/2937 |
- |
50.71% 1784th/3518 |
70.43% 2848th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
59.18% 4328th/7313 |
59.12% 4412th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
31.25% 2132nd/6822 |
32.43% 2035th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gala"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gala" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Gala" in the United States
The name Gala is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gala has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gala' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6602nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3285th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2333rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2545th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8418th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7091st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3039th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gala' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.