Galilea
How to say it: gal-ih-LAY-uh · /ˌɡælɪˈleɪə/
Feminine given name derived from Galilee (region of Israel); from Hebrew 'galil' — circuit, district.
Galilea was the 624th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 446 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #590 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #624 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 446 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,433 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #590 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Galilea belongs almost entirely to recent decades and is at its high in the 2020s. Further climbing is expected in the coming stretch.
What goes with it
Flowing and melodic with soft and crisp edges and a place name theme. Eliana and Solana go well with it.
Nicknames
- Gali
- Lea
- Lila
Honouring a Galilea in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Galilea is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Spanish.
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