Gisela

Gisela is a girl's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 33 girls in the United States.

Gisela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gisela

Gisela belongs to the German tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gisela first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1109 in 1995, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 4,209 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gisela in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1109 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Babies named Gisela in 2024
33
Total since 1880
4,209

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gisela mean?

The meaning of Gisela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gisela a boy or girl name?

Gisela is a girl name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gisela?

Gisela comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Gisela?

Gisela first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1109 in 1995, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

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