Gilaka Name Origin
/Ghee-lah-kah/-
Eritrean (Tigrinya) 40%
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Ethiopian (Amhara) 35%
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Kenyan (Kalenjin) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gilaka
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Gilaka' is likely of East African origin, particularly from the Horn of Africa region. It may be found among Tigrinya and Amhara ethnic groups in Eritrea and Ethiopia, where names often carry meanings related to nature or virtues. It could also appear among some Kenyan ethnic groups. The name is typically a given name rather than a surname.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gilaka each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).