Gaia
Every Gaia since 1980 — 2,434 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaia
Gaia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,392 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 2,434 American babies have been named Gaia. Its peak came in 2023, when 219 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | #1,392 |
| 2024 | 212 | #1,144 |
| 2023 | 219 | #1,122 |
| 2022 | 198 | #1,222 |
| 2021 | 191 | #1,231 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,401 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,575 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,752 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,134 |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,020 |
| 2015 | 92 | #2,107 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,483 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,948 |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,456 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,101 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,588 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,478 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,802 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,499 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,614 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,143 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,984 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,135 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,232 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,485 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,726 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,010 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,575 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,456 |
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Famous people named Gaia
- Gaia Weiss Model · b. 1991
- Gaia Cauchi Singer · b. 2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaia in 2025?
Gaia ranked #1,392 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaia?
2,434 babies have been named Gaia in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaia most popular?
Gaia peaked in 2023, when 219 newborns received the name.
Is Gaia a boy or girl name?
Gaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaia rising or falling?
Gaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gaia?
Well-known people named Gaia include Gaia Weiss (model), Gaia Cauchi (singer).