Gayla

Gayla is an English feminine name that arose as a variant spelling of Gayle, itself a form of Gail, which derives from the Hebrew name Avigail (Abigail), meaning father's joy or father rejoices. The name gained popularity in the mid-twentieth century, particularly in the United States, when short, breezy feminine names were fashionable. Related forms include Gail, Gale, Gayle, and Abigail.