Gaia
Gaia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “earth.” It ranked #665 in the United States in 2025. Gaia is the primordial Greek goddess of the Earth, mother of the Titans and grandmother of the Olympian gods.
how do you pronounce Gaia?
GUY-ah
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what does Gaia mean?
The name Gaia means “earth.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Gaia is the primordial Greek goddess of the Earth, mother of the Titans and grandmother of the Olympian gods. Scientist James Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis — that Earth functions as a self-regulating system — gave the name modern environmental resonance. It is the most elemental of names, embodying the planet itself.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #665 |
| 2023 | #687 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Gaia?
- Gaia (Greek primordial goddess of the Earth)
- Gaia Weiss (French actress)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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