The baby name Gayah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAY-uh (IPA: /ˈɡeɪə/).
Gayah is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Gayah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAY-uh (IPA: /ˈɡeɪə/).
Gayah is Greek in Origin.
Gayah is a feminine given name most widely linked to the Arabic Ghāyah (غاية), meaning “aim, goal, the utmost; perfection” and, by extension, “culmination” or “ideal.” In classical and modern Arabic the word denotes the farthest limit or ultimate purpose, giving the name a purposeful, aspirational tone.
Use as a personal name rose in the late 20th century across the Gulf and North Africa and has spread through diaspora communities. Spelling varies with transliteration: Ghaya, Ghāya, Ghaia, and Gayah are all seen; Gaya appears in French-influenced contexts. The form can also overlap with other traditions: some families choose Gayah as a phonetic spelling of Greek Gaia (“earth”), while in South Asia it may serve as a short form of Gayatri. Though unrelated etymologically, Malay/Indonesian gaya (“style, manner”) sometimes reinforces its modern, stylish feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #350 | 5 | 12,352 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #837 | 158 | 24,821 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Gayah is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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