Gabija
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gabija: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2012.
Gabija comes from Lithuanian, where it was the name of the goddess of fire and the hearth, protector of homes and families. The most famous bearer is probably Gabija Grušaitė, an acclaimed Lithuanian writer and curator known for her novel *Cold East*. Places are sparse internationally, though the name evokes the warmth and centrality of the hearth in Baltic culture. Notably, while still rare in Scotland, Gabija has seen a quiet rise among families drawn to its melodic sound and protective, elemental meaning—a fresh alternative to more common flame-inspired names like Aithne or Fiamma.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20125 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y