Gali
Meaningwave · Hebrew
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,885 in 2025
13 babies were named Gali in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,365 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gali you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gali, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gali would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGali first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearGali is at its all-time high right now: #7,885 in 2025.
- Then vs nowGali is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendGali has climbed 2,365 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Gali means “wave”.
About the name Gali
Gali is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “wave”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ali”. US birth records list Gali for girls from 2000 to 2025, in 21 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #7,885 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4 | 413,223 girls |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 262,467 girls |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 144,928 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Gali
What does the name Gali mean?
Gali means “wave” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Gali?
Gali has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Gali a boy or girl name?
Gali is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gali?
Gali ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#7,885).