Girl · #5,815 in 2026

Gaytha

Name: Popularity of the name Gaytha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gaytha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,815

Peak Rank

#3,240 (1947)

Total Babies

160

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1930

First Year

1965

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3240

Peak Rank

160

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gaytha

Gaytha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1930, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 11 Gaythas were born — ranking #3,240 that year. As of 2026, Gaytha ranks #5,815 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 160 Gaythas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

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Names that sound like Gaytha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gaytha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gotha
Gatha
Gaya
Getho
Gaither
Geia
Gaita
Katha
Catha
Gather
Gala
Gamma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaytha

What does the name Gaytha mean?

Gaytha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1930. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gaytha in 2026?

In 2026, Gaytha ranks #5,815 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaytha most popular?

Gaytha reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,240 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Gaytha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gaytha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gaytha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaytha include Marrietta, Elain, Lowella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaytha

Gaytha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 160 births in the dataset. Gaytha's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaytha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.