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Gaia

GAH-yah

Popularity

#1147

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,274

Peak Year

#218 in 2023

First Recorded

1980

Style

Mythological, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Meaning "Earth" or "the Earth goddess," Gaia originates from Greek mythology, representing the personification of the Earth.

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GaiGigi

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gaia Weiss

    French actress known for historical and fantasy roles.

Nicknames

GaiGigi

Spelling Variations

Gaea

Similar Names

AuroraSeleneTheiaLuna

Personality Traits

groundednurturingcreativeindependent

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