Galia

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Galia Pronunciation

Galia is pronounced GAH-lee-ah /ˈɡɑ.li.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'Medium

In 30 seconds: A wave that belongs to God: Galia is Hebrew for the rolling 'wave of God' — or 'God has revealed'. Oceanic, devotional, and beloved across modern Israel.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'

U.S. rank (2024)#3710 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 555

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Galia comes from Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, a form of God's name — 'wave of God', or read as 'God has revealed/redeemed'. A popular modern Israeli name, it carries both oceanic imagery and devotion.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, wave-borne at the root, and softly flowing.

Did you know? The gal in Galia — Hebrew for 'wave' — also appears in Galilee and in 'gal', a heap or spring; the name ripples with water and revelation at once.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Galya — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Gali

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Galia?

Galia is pronounced GAH-lee-ah (/ˈɡɑ.li.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Galia said aloud.

How do you say Galia?

Galia is said GAH-lee-ah (/ˈɡɑ.li.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Galia said aloud.

What does the name Galia mean?

Galia is Hebrew for 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed', from gal, 'wave', and Yah, 'God'.

Is Galia a boy or girl name?

Galia is a girl's name.

How popular is Galia?

Galia is a rare name in the U.S., popular in Israel.