Galilea
Meaningfrom Galilee · Spanish
- US rank
- #647
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #525 in 2016
446 babies were named Galilea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 60 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Galilea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,604 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Galilea, 446 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Galilea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGalilea first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #525.
- Then vs nowGalilea is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,459 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,604.
- TrendGalilea has climbed 60 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #647. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGalilea is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #239, followed by New Mexico (#249) and California (#257). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Galilea means “from Galilee”. Our records link it to Irish and Italian roots.
About the name Galilea
Galilea is a girl name of Irish and Italian origin meaning “from Galilee”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-lea”. US birth records list Galilea for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #525 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #647, with 446 babies.
Origin:Irish namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | 33,981 girls |
| 2000s | 134 | 7,452 girls |
| 2010s | 226 | 4,428 girls |
| 2020s | 258 | 3,869 girls |
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Questions about the name Galilea
What does the name Galilea mean?
Galilea means “from Galilee” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Galilea?
Galilea has Irish, Italian roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Galilea a boy or girl name?
Galilea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Galilea?
Galilea ranked #647 for US girls in 2025, given to 446 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#525).