Galit

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Pronounced gah-LEET /ɡɑːˈliːt/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Galit, 'wave; ripple; spring; fountain' (from gal, 'wave'). A fresh, water-linked Israeli name.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh Hebrew name: Galit means 'wave; spring; fountain' (said 'gah-LEET'). Bright and flowing.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Galit, 'wave; ripple; spring; fountain' (from gal, 'wave'). A fresh, water-linked Israeli name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10515 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 141

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

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

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Nicknames

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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.