Magaly Girl

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-gah-lee /mɑːˈɡɑːli/

Origin: Spanish; French

Meaning: Spanish: Pearl; French: Derived from Magali, a diminutive of Magdalene

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Magaly is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Magdalene, which means "of Magdala." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee, and the name Magdalene is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament. The name transitioned through Greek as 'Magdalēnē' and Latin as 'Magdalena' before being adapted into various languages, including Old French and Spanish, where it became popularized as Magali or Magaly.

This evolution highlights the name's journey through different cultures and languages, reflecting its biblical origins. Historically, Mary Magdalene has been a prominent figure since the early Christian era, often depicted as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Her role in the resurrection narrative has made the name Magdalene significant in Christian tradition. The name Magaly, while more modern, retains this connection to its biblical roots and has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities.

The name's association with a revered saint has contributed to its enduring presence. Culturally, the name Magaly carries connotations of strength and devotion, reflective of Mary Magdalene's character in religious texts.

The name has also been linked to themes of redemption and transformation, resonating with the stories associated with its biblical namesake. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Maggy or Mags may be used affectionately, though they are less formal.

Overall, Magaly encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry that connects it to significant religious narratives and traditions.

Famous people named Magaly

In this section, you will find notable people named Magaly. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Magaly who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Magaly who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Magaly Medina is a television host and journalist best known for her work on Magaly Teve, and her coverage of celebrity gossip in Peru.

Magaly Solier is an actress and singer best known for her roles in Madeinusa and The Milk of Sorrow.

Fictional characters named Magaly

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Magaly is a fictional character from the novel The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. She is a powerful and enigmatic woman who plays a significant role in the lives of the main characters, influencing their destinies.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Magaly, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaMaraMilaMiraMinaMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Magaly. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MalloryMeganMaliaMaggieMaraMiraMinaMabel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Magaly was first seen in the United States in 1951.

Magaly has ranked as high as #2095 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Magaly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Magaly is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Magaly was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Magaly.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 53 53
2024 45 45
2023 52 52
2022 44 44
2021 48 48
2020 55 55
2019 71 71
2018 66 66
2017 58 58
2016 71 71
2015 73 73
2014 91 91
2013 112 112
2012 128 128
2011 131 131
2010 97 97
2009 110 110
2008 115 115
2007 153 153
2006 158 158
2005 138 138
2004 163 163
2003 151 151
2002 129 129
2001 169 169
2000 164 164
1999 116 116
1998 106 106
1997 122 122
1996 128 128
1995 127 127
1994 148 148
1993 142 142
1992 117 117
1991 105 105
1990 89 89
1989 93 93
1988 75 75
1987 81 81
1986 72 72
1985 36 36
1984 50 50
1983 45 45
1982 48 48
1981 55 55
1980 39 39
1979 54 54
1978 33 33
1977 37 37
1976 38 38
1975 37 37
1974 33 33
1973 37 37
1972 45 45
1971 48 48
1970 45 45
1969 36 36
1968 36 36
1967 48 48
1966 28 28
1965 36 36
1964 37 37
1963 48 48
1962 29 29
1961 29 29
1960 13 13
1959 11 11
1958 19 19
1957 24 24
1956 8 8
1955 10 10
1954 8 8
1953 7 7
1952 7 7
1951 8 8

Top States for Magaly (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 15
60%
CA 10
40%