Gali

♀ Girl

Pronounced GAH-lee /ˈɡɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew gal, 'a wave; a fountain/spring', hence 'my wave; my spring'; also read as 'my hill'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A wave; a fountain/spring: Gali is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GAH-lee'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew gal, 'a wave; a fountain/spring', hence 'my wave; my spring'; also read as 'my hill'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9762 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gali comes from the Hebrew gal, 'a wave; a fountain/spring', hence 'my wave; my spring'; also read as 'my hill' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'GAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, a-wave-and-a-spring at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gali is Hebrew for 'my wave; my spring' (from gal, 'a wave/fountain') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Gali — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gali mean?

Gali is Hebrew for 'my wave; my spring' (from gal, 'a wave/fountain'); also read as 'my hill'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gali?

It's said GAH-lee /ˈɡɑ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gali a boy or girl name?

Gali is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys in Hebrew).

How popular is Gali?

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