Gaia
How to say it: GUY-uh · /ˈɡaɪə/
From Greek 'gaia' meaning 'earth' - primordial Earth goddess in Greek mythology.
Gaia was the 1,139th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 157 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #953 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,139 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 157 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #953 |
| In France, 2025 | #332 among girls’ names, 155 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Gaia reached its height in the 2020s. It remains at that peak with further growth expected in the near future.
What goes with it
Light and crisp in two syllables, Gaia feels rooted in nature and mythology. Freya and Terra share its style.
Other spellings
Honouring a Gaia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gaia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian.
In France: #332 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Gaia
- Gaia Weiss (born 1991)French actress and model
- Gaia Zucchi (born 1970)Italian actress, showgirl and writer
- Gaia Cauchi (born 2002)Maltese singer
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