Gayla

Gayla Meaning & Origin

About Gayla
The name Gayla is of English origin and is derived from the word "gaila" which means "cheerful" or "lively." It is a feminine name that conveys a sense of joy, happiness, and vivacity. People named Gayla are often seen as vibrant and enthusiastic individuals who bring positivity and energy to those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gayla are female.

Gayla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/gayla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayla in Braille

Here's how to represent Gayla in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gayla in braille

How to Spell the Name Gayla in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gayla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gayla in sign language

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