Gaia: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Gaia · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Gaia: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Earth, mother earth»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Popularity
88 out of 100
Where Gaia is popular
- ItalyISTAT#21
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Gaia
Gaia is a girl's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Earth, mother earth." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Gaia, Gaia runs to 1 syllable and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Gaia is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Gaia is a well-loved favorite, scoring 88 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.
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FAQ
What does the name Gaia mean?+
The name Gaia means "Earth, mother earth".
What is the origin of the name Gaia?+
Gaia is a name of Greek origin.
Is Gaia a girl or boy name?+
Gaia is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Gaia?+
Gaia is pronounced Gaia (1 syllable).
Is Gaia a popular name?+
Gaia is a well-loved favorite, scoring 88 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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