Galilee
Meaningcircuit, district · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,712
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,757 in 2023
40 babies were named Galilee in the US in 2025. It has dropped 214 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Galilee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,161 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Galilee, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Galilee would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGalilee first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,757.
- New on the sceneGalilee wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendGalilee has slipped 214 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,712. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Galilee means “circuit, district”.
About the name Galilee
Galilee is a girl name of English origin meaning “circuit, district”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-lee”. US birth records list Galilee for girls from 2001 to 2025, in 24 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,757 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,712, with 40 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8 | 209,302 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,538 girls |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,110 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Galilee
What does the name Galilee mean?
Galilee means “circuit, district” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Galilee?
Galilee has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Galilee a boy or girl name?
Galilee is a girl name.
How popular is the name Galilee?
Galilee ranked #3,712 for US girls in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,757).