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Gail

female

Meaning

"Father Rejoices"

Often a short form of Abigail or related names, it became widely used as a standalone name in the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Gail

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6715Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6715

Gail was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-904

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gail

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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