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👍 Galit
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How to Pronounce Galit
Pronounced gah-LEET
🔊 Hear it /ɡɑːˈliːt/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Hebrew Galit, 'wave; ripple; spring; fountain' (from gal, 'wave'). A fresh, water-linked Israeli name. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A fresh Hebrew name: Galit means 'wave; spring; fountain' (said 'gah-LEET'). Bright and flowing.
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Meaning From the Hebrew Galit, 'wave; ripple; spring; fountain' (from gal, 'wave'). A fresh, water-linked Israeli name.
U.S. rank (2025) #11262 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births 8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 1993
Total births (all-time) ≈ 141
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2024 1973 2025 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 Galit comes from the Hebrew gal ('wave'), meaning 'wave; ripple; spring; fountain.' A modern Israeli name, it reads fresh and flowing — rare in the U.S. (said 'gah-LEET').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, fresh, and flowing.
Did you know? Galit is Hebrew for 'wave; spring; fountain' (from gal, 'wave') — a fresh, water-linked Israeli name that reads bright and lively (said 'gah-LEET').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Galit — Hebrew 'wave; spring'; from gal
Variations Gal Galia Galice
Nicknames Gali Gal
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Galit… Galia — a like Hebrew Gal- name Talia — a like flowing Israeli name Shani — a like fresh Hebrew name Lilit — shares Galit's Hebrew roots Gaya — another Hebrew name Frequently Asked What does the name Galit mean? Galit is Hebrew for 'wave; spring; fountain,' from gal ('wave').
How do you pronounce Galit? It's said gah-LEET /ɡɑːˈliːt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Galit a boy or girl name? Galit is a girl's name.
How popular is Galit? Galit is a rare name in the U.S.
