All about the name GIFT

Meaning, origin, history.

Gift is an expressive and unique first name of African origin, meaning 'to give' or 'generous'. It is derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria and is often chosen by parents who wish to bestow a meaningful and distinctive name upon their child.

See also

Igbo
Nigeria

Popularity of the name GIFT since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Gift has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with a significant spike in recent years, particularly in 2017 and 2018, but also notable peaks in 2004-2005 and 2022-2023."