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Margalit

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Pronounced mar-gah-LEET /ˌmɑr.ɡɑˈlit/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew margalit, 'a pearl' (a cognate of Margaret, via the Greek margarites)Low

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Margalit is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mar-gah-LEET').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew margalit, 'a pearl' (a cognate of Margaret, via the Greek margarites)

U.S. rank (2024)#8737 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 169

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

Margalit comes from the Hebrew margalit, 'a pearl' (a cognate of Margaret, via the Greek margarites). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mar-gah-LEET').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Margalit means 'a pearl' in Hebrew (a cognate of Margaret) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'mar-gah-LEET').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Margalit — Hebrew etymology

Variations

MargaritMargalita

Nicknames

Margo

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If you like Margalit…

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Margarita— a kin 'pearl' name

Marguerite— a fellow 'pearl' name

Mariamawit— lands in the same popularity range

Miriam— shares Margalit's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margalit mean?

Margalit is Hebrew for 'a pearl' (a cognate of Margaret).

How do you pronounce Margalit?

It's said mar-gah-LEET /ˌmɑr.ɡɑˈlit/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Margalit a boy or girl name?

Margalit is a girl's name.

How popular is Margalit?

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