b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Gabija

Quick answerGabija derives from Lithuanian and means "fire," stemming from Proto-Indo-European roots related to flame and heat.

Lithuanian · Girl · 3 syllables

G
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,706
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginLithuanian
LanguageLithuanian
CultureLithuanian, Baltic Mythology
ReligionBaltic paganism
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#354

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gabija

Gabija derives from Lithuanian and means "fire," stemming from Proto-Indo-European roots related to flame and heat.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

Gabija derives from Lithuanian and means "fire," stemming from Proto-Indo-European roots related to flame and heat. The name is used primarily in Lithuanian culture and has deep roots in pre-Christian Baltic mythology, where Gabija was a fire goddess worshipped in ancient pagan traditions.

Gabija currently ranks #16,706 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

Themeslight

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Lithuanian, Baltic Mythology names that sit beautifully beside Gabija

Similar names you might like

Names starting with G

Names that sound like Gabija

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Gopika
Girl India

"The name 'Gopika' means "cowherd girl" or "milkmaid" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *gopa* (cowherd) with the feminine suffix…"

Global rank #1,636 View name
Gypsy
Girl English

"The given name 'Gypsy' derives from the word "Egyptian," as the Romani people were mistakenly believed to have originated from…"

Global rank #1,670 View name
Gypsie
Girl English

"The name 'Gypsie' is a variant of 'Gypsy,' derived from the word "Egyptian," as Romani people were mistakenly believed to…"

Global rank #2,649 View name
Gypsey
Girl Greek/Medieval European

"Gypsey is a variant spelling of "Gypsy," derived from "Egyptian," originally a misnomer for the Romani people who were mistakenly…"

Global rank #3,725 View name
Gipsy
Girl English

"The name 'Gipsy' is derived from "Gypsy," a term for the Romani people, itself a shortening of "Egyptian" due to…"

Global rank #3,998 View name
Gibbs
Boy Germanic

"The given name 'Gibbs' is a patronymic surname-turned-first name meaning "son of Gib," where "Gib" is a medieval diminutive of…"

Global rank #12,943 View name
Gaveesh
Unisex Sanskrit

"Gaveesh is a Sanskrit name derived from "Gavi" (earth/cow) and "Ish" (lord/master), meaning "lord of the earth" or "master of…"

Unique View name
Gobika
Unisex Sanskrit/Tamil

"Gobika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit root "go" (cow) and the Tamil suffix "-bika," meaning "small…"

Unique View name
Gobikaa
Unisex Sanskrit/Tamil

"Gobikaa is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Govika" or "Gobika," meaning "cowherd girl" or "one who tends cows," with…"

Unique View name
Gopesh
Unisex Sanskrit

"Gopesh is a Sanskrit name combining "Go" (cow) and "Isha" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Cows," a title traditionally associated…"

Unique View name
Gopica
Unisex Sanskrit

"Gopica is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "cowherd girl" or "milkmaid," composed of the root "go" (cow) and the feminine suffix…"

Unique View name
Gopiga
Unisex Sanskrit

"Gopiga is a Sanskrit name composed of "Go" (cow) and "Piga" (female), literally meaning "cowherd woman" or "milkmaid," with roots…"

Unique View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect