Gala - girls name

Gala name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 29%

Gala name meaning:

The name Gala has multiple origins and meanings, depending on the cultural context. In Spanish, Gala means "festive" or "celebration," which reflects a cheerful and lively spirit. It can also be seen as a diminutive of the name Galina, which comes from the Greek word "galene," meaning "calm" or "serene."

Gala is also associated with the Russian avant-garde artist Gala Éluard Dalí, who was married to the renowned surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. Gala was known for her beauty, sophistication, and strong personality, and she was a great source of inspiration for Dalí's artwork.

Overall, the name Gala carries connotations of joy, festivity, and elegance. It represents a vibrant and radiant nature, evoking a sense of happiness and positivity. Parents may choose the name Gala for their daughter to express their desire for her to lead a life filled with celebration and cheerfulness, or to pay homage to the artistic legacy of Gala Dalí.

Origin: Scandinavian

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 3961 out of 5581

5 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -3961
  • 5yrs

    -352
  • 1yr

    -1346

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Gala

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Gala from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Gala in 2024