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Galina

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Pronounced gah-LEE-nah /ɡɑˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Russian/Slavic name from Greek galene, 'calm; serenity; stillness of the sea; tranquility'Low

In 30 seconds: Calm; serenity; tranquility: Galina is Russian, from Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'gah-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek, Russian
MeaningA Russian/Slavic name from Greek galene, 'calm; serenity; stillness of the sea; tranquility'
U.S. rank (2025)#11261 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419702025

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

Galina is a Russian/Slavic name from Greek galene, 'calm; serenity; stillness of the sea; tranquility'. Borne by an early martyr. A lyrical, classic name (said 'gah-LEE-nah'; nickname Galya).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Ukrainian families. Rare, calm-and-serenity at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Galina comes from Greek galene, 'calm; serenity; stillness of the sea; tranquility' — a Russian/Slavic classic, lyrical and serene (said 'gah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Galina — Greek etymology

Variations

GalynaHalynaGalya

Nicknames

Galya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galina mean?

Galina is a Russian name from Greek galene — 'calm; serenity; tranquility'.

How do you pronounce Galina?

It's said gah-LEE-nah /ɡɑˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Galina a boy or girl name?

Galina is a girl's name.

How popular is Galina?

Galina is a rare name in the U.S.

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