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Gail
GirlMeaning of Gail: Hebrew: 'my father rejoices'
Gail is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8016th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8016
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
210,698
First recorded 1881 · peak 1951
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
4% boys · 96% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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