Galilea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgah-lee-AY-ah / ɡæ.lɪˈeɪ.əSpanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: God is my joy; Hebrew: wave
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish, Galilea is derived from 'Galilee,' a region in Israel known for its biblical significance. In Hebrew tradition, the name evokes imagery of waves, reflecting the natural beauty of the Galilee region.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Galilea
- Galileah
International Variants
- Galilée (French)
- Galilea (Italian)
Famous people named Galilea
Galilea Montijo — Mexican television host.
Galilea (Galilee) — biblical region.
Fictional characters named Galilea
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Galilea was first seen in the United States in 1993. Galilea has ranked as high as #860 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Galilea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Galilea (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 127 | |
| CA | 126 | |
| FL | 24 | |
| AZ | 18 | |
| WA | 15 | |
| IL | 13 | |
| CO | 10 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| OR | 9 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| NV | 6 | |
| OK | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 199 |
| 2000 | 135 |
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 240 |
| 2003 | 309 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 289 |
| 2006 | 321 |
| 2007 | 305 |
| 2008 | 212 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2010 | 202 |
| 2011 | 252 |
| 2012 | 370 |
| 2013 | 338 |
| 2014 | 362 |
| 2015 | 449 |
| 2016 | 594 |
| 2017 | 532 |
| 2018 | 419 |
| 2019 | 428 |
| 2020 | 396 |
| 2021 | 361 |
| 2022 | 397 |
| 2023 | 451 |
| 2024 | 461 |