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Magaly

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpearl · Greek

Magaly is a Mexican girl name meaning “pearl”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Magaly would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationMagaly peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Magaly you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Magaly would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 30,303 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMagaly first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Magaly

Magaly is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “pearl”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Magaly

What does the name Magaly mean?

Magaly means “pearl” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Margot (“pearl”), Margaret (“pearl”), Maisie (“pearl”) and Maggie (“pearl”).

What is the origin of the name Magaly?

Magaly is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Magaly a boy or girl name?

Magaly is a girl name. In 2025, 53 US girls were named Magaly.

How popular is the name Magaly?

Magaly ranked #3,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 53 babies. Its best year was 1994, when it reached #1,191. Over the last five years it has slipped 136 places.

What names are similar to Magaly?

If you like Magaly, you might also like Margot, Margaret, Maisie and Maggie.

What should I know before naming my baby Magaly?

Magaly is a Mexican girl name meaning “pearl”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.