Magaly
Magaly is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pearl, or person from Magdala.
Origin and history
Magaly is a feminine name of French and Occitan origin, commonly used as a variant of Magali. It is derived from Marguerite, which means pearl, or associated with Mary Magdalene. In the United States, it is a recognizable name that sees modest, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,288 babies in the United States have been named Magaly since 1880. It ranks #2377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.2 %)
- TX (27.5 %)
- NY (16.3 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
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 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 340 |
| 1970-1980 | 407 |
| 1980-1990 | 594 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,200 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,450 |
| 2010-2019 | 898 |
| 2020-2029 | 297 |
Famous people named Magaly
- Magaly Solier: Actress, Singer
- Magaly Medina: Television Host, Journalist
Nicknames
Maggie, Maga
Fun facts
- Magaly developed in Southern France as a regional diminutized form of Marguerite or Madeleine.
- The name gained popular culture recognition in France through Frédéric Mistral's famous Occitan poem 'Mireille'.