Fun Facts About the Name Gizela
- 27 babies named Gizela: U.S. records list 27 babies given the name Gizela from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Gizela Mean?
Gizela is a Central European variant of the feminine Germanic name Gisela. It comes from the Old High German element gisal, whose literal sense is "hostage" and which is conventionally translated in name books as "pledge." The original force of the element in personal names is not certain. The z in Gizela belongs to Polish, Czech, and Slovak spelling; it does not point to a separate root.
Gizela Name History & Origins
The parent name Gisela is recorded in Frankish and German noble families in the early Middle Ages. Gisela, a daughter of Pepin the Short and sister of Charlemagne, was abbess of Chelles and died around 810. Another bearer, Gisela of Swabia, married Emperor Conrad II and was crowned empress in 1027. The name passed into Central Europe through German-speaking courts and church circles. In Hungarian it took the form Gizella, associated with Blessed Gisela, the Bavarian wife of King Stephen I of Hungary. Polish, Czech, and Slovak usage adopted the spelling Gizela; the change from s to z is orthographic rather than etymological.
How Popular is the Name Gizela?
Gizela has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1995. Its best rank was #12,294 in 1995.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #18,593 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2003 | #14,476 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2002 | #16,334 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1998 | #14,953 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1995 | #12,294 | 6 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
Most Popular Girl Names That Start with G
How the Name Gizela Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are introspective, prophetic, philosophical, and soul searching, but also can be analytical, critical and opinionated. You think deeply and clearly, have an air of mystery, can be solitary and secretive. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You find the best contentment in life when you own your own home and provide well for your family and loved ones. You have a great sense of responsibility and duty. You are comforting, appreciative and affectionate. Your obligation in life is to hold justice and truth, and if you follow the Law, you can find the great happiness and satisfaction.
✦ Gizela's Deeper Meaning & Tips for Parents Discover Gizela's symbolic numbers and practical tips for choosing a name that complements your child's birth date.