Baby name
Gaia
/GAH · ya/
Meaning
“Earth goddess”
A feminine name of Greek origin, from gaia 'earth'; the name of the Greek earth goddess, today especially popular in Italy.
How it ages.
The Italian heritage and meaning of 'Earth goddess' have helped Gaia climb Italian naming lists.
The cultural moment.
Gaia has gone from fringe to visible in Italian rankings over a short window.