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Galaxy

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How to Pronounce Galaxy

Pronounced GAL-ək-see /ˈɡæl.ək.si/High

Meaning: From the word galaxy — 'a vast system of stars' (from Greek galaxias, 'the Milky Way', from gala, 'milk')Medium

In 30 seconds: A vast system of stars: Galaxy is the cosmic word-name — 'a galaxy'. Bold, dreamy, and striking.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the word galaxy — 'a vast system of stars' (from Greek galaxias, 'the Milky Way', from gala, 'milk')
U.S. rank (2024)#5659 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919952024

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 comes from the word galaxy — 'a vast, gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, and dust' (from Greek galaxias kyklos, 'the milky circle', the Milky Way, from gala, 'milk'). A bold, dreamy, cosmic word-name (nickname Gala or Lexie).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-vast-system-of-stars at the root, and cosmic.

Did you know? Galaxy means 'a vast system of stars' (from Greek galaxias, 'the Milky Way', from gala, 'milk') — a bold, dreamy, cosmic word-name (with the bright Gala-/-axy sound).
Overall data confidence 62%
Oxford English Dictionary — galaxy — word origin

Variations

GalaxieGalaxia

Nicknames

Lexie

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If you like Galaxy…

Nova— a fellow cosmic word-name
Stella— a companion 'star' girls' name
Celeste— another 'heavenly' girls' name
Aurora— a fellow celestial girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galaxy mean?

Galaxy is the word for 'a vast system of stars; the Milky Way' (from Greek 'milk').

How do you pronounce Galaxy?

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

Is Galaxy a boy or girl name?

Galaxy is a girl's name.

How popular is Galaxy?

Galaxy is a very rare name in the U.S.

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