Gelila
Every Gelila since 1997 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gelila
Gelila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,265 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 360 American babies have been named Gelila. Its peak came in 2020, when 30 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 Gelila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gelila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,265 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,120 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,199 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,260 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,389 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,481 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,873 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,100 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,724 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,187 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,219 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,811 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,897 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,770 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,663 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,406 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,453 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,315 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,086 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,997 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,357 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,683 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,507 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,622 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gelila in 2025?
Gelila ranked #11,265 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gelila?
360 babies have been named Gelila in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gelila most popular?
Gelila peaked in 2020, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Gelila a boy or girl name?
Gelila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gelila rising or falling?
Gelila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.