US Popularity:10048
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Joy, exultation
If you foresee baby becoming a force of nature that turns your world upside down, then Gail is a winner. This gender-neutral Hebrew name is a short form of Abigail, made of the root gil, meaning "exultation" and “joy,” perfectly capturing the sheer happiness baby will bring to your life. Gail can sometimes be spelled as Gael, as a reference to descendants of the Celts, so it's perfect if you want to acknowledge any Scottish or Irish heritage. The name got a new lease of life—and a fresh, earthy feel—in the form of Gale, thanks to Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games.

Famous People Named Gail

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  • Gail Borden
    Inventor

How Popular Is The Name Gail?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gail is currently #2681 on The Bump
Boy:Gail is currently #1512 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Gail is currently #1822 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gail is currently #10048 in U.S. births
Girl:Gail is currently #5790 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5790
in 2023
+ 2398
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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