Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian, Greek
Meaning: Enjoyment, Festive Party, Joyful, Merrymaking, The Earth
Pronunciation: Gah-luh, ˈɡɑːlə, G AE L AH
Popularity Rank: #10,723
Derived from the Greek word 'galē', meaning 'calm' or 'serene'. It can also be a short form of Galina, a Russian name meaning 'calm' or 'lovely'.
The name Gala is of Scandinavian, Greek origin and means Enjoyment, Festive Party, Joyful, Merrymaking, The Earth, Milk, Gaul, Singer, Calm and serene. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Gala is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Spain, Russia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Gah-luh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈɡɑːlə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE L AH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gala is recorded 4,660 times globally, ranking it as the 10,723th most common name worldwide.
Gala is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 633 occurrences, making it the 4,349th most popular name in the country.
In Russia, the name Gala is found among 1 in every 988 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #4,349 | 1 : 4,569 |
| Spain | #1,581 | 1 : 1,072 |
| Russia | #1,463 | 1 : 988 |
| Iraq | #4,470 | 1 : 3,957 |
| United States of America | #7,459 | 1 : 6,071 |
| Italy | #5,449 | 1 : 4,827 |
| Mexico | #3,696 | 1 : 3,785 |
| France | #5,929 | 1 : 6,520 |
| Kazakhstan | #2,510 | 1 : 1,572 |
| Egypt | #14,328 | 1 : 17,119 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gala from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 05:56 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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