Galilea
Galilea is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
From Galilee; place name referring to a circuit or district.
Origin and history
Galilea is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the geographical region of Galilee in northern Israel. It carries historical and religious significance, particularly due to Galilee's importance in biblical history. In the United States, it has seen growing popularity in recent decades as a soft, rhythmic name.
Popularity in the United States
9,309 babies in the United States have been named Galilea since 1880. It ranks #1731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #672.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.2 %)
- TX (31.3 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- AZ (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 364 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,486 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,946 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,513 |
Famous people named Galilea
- Galilea Montijo: Television Host, Actress
Nicknames
Gali, Lea, Gali-Gali
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Hebrew word 'Galil', which means 'circuit' or 'district'.
- The name Galilea gained significant traction in the U.S. starting in the late 1990s and 2000s.