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Galaxy

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAL-uk-see /ˈɡæl.ək.si/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'galaxy' — a vast system of stars (via Greek galaxias, 'milky,' from gala, 'milk'). A modern cosmic word name; we note it as a word name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cosmic word name: Galaxy means 'a system of stars' (said 'GAL-uk-see'). Vast, dreamy, and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word 'galaxy' — a vast system of stars (via Greek galaxias, 'milky,' from gala, 'milk'). A modern cosmic word name; we note it as a word name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11334 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Galaxy is an English word name — 'a vast system of stars' (Greek galaxias, 'milky') — part of the modern wave of cosmic and nature word names. It reads as dreamy and expansive, which we note (said 'GAL-uk-see').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys and is also used for girls. Rare, cosmic, and modern.

Did you know? Galaxy comes from the Greek galaxias ('milky,' from gala, 'milk') — the root of 'Milky Way' — a modern celestial word name with a vast, dreamy ring, which we note (said 'GAL-uk-see').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Galaxy — English word name, 'system of stars'

Variations

GalaxieGalaxiGalaxa

Nicknames

GalAxy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galaxy mean?

Galaxy is a word name meaning 'a vast system of stars,' from Greek galaxias ('milky').

How do you pronounce Galaxy?

It's said GAL-uk-see /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Galaxy a boy or girl name?

Here Galaxy is used as a boy's name; as a word name it can suit either.

How popular is Galaxy?

Galaxy is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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