Girl · #5,953 in 2026

Gazella

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

A gazelle is one of many antelope species in the genus Gazella. There are also seven species included in two further genera; Eudorcas and Nanger, which were formerly considered subgenera of Gazella. A third former subgenus, Procapra, includes three living species of Asian gazelles.

Current Rank

#5,953

Peak Rank

#1,964 (1915)

Total Babies

109

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1956

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1964

Peak Rank

109

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gazella

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

Byzantine-era mosaic of gazelle in Caesarea, Israel Gazelle is derived from French gazelle , Old French gazel , probably via Old Spanish gacel , probably from North African pronunciation of Arabic : غزال ġazāl , Maghrebi pronunciation ġazēl . To Europe it first came to Old Spanish and Old French , and then around 1600 the word entered the English language . The Arab people traditionally hunted the gazelle. Later appreciated for its grace, however, it became a symbol most commonly associated in Arabic literature with human beauty.

The Story of Gazella

Gazella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 16 Gazellas were born — ranking #1,964 that year. As of 2026, Gazella ranks #5,953 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Gazellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gazella

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

Gazela
Gisela
Gazelle
Gazelles
Ghazali
Casella
Guzzle
Guzzled
Guzzles
Ghazel
Ghazal
Gazeta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gazella

What does the name Gazella mean?

How popular is Gazella in 2026?

In 2026, Gazella ranks #5,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gazella most popular?

Gazella reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,964 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Gazella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gazella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gazella include Savilla, Mazzie, Dera. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gazella

Gazella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Gazella's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Gazella'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.