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Galilea
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “Galilee”
- Meaning
- Galilee
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- gah-lee-LAY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #647
- US babies 2025
- 446
- Best rank
- #525 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Galilea
Galilea is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Galilee”.
Galilea is the Spanish and Italian name for Galilee, the region of northern Israel where, according to the Gospels, Jesus grew up in Nazareth and began his ministry around the Sea of Galilee. The Hebrew name ha-Galil means the district or the circle, from galil, a ring or circuit. As a given name, Galilea is used mainly in Mexico and among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. Its religious associations come from a place rather than a person, much like Bethany or Jordan. Gali and Lea are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Galilea first appears in US Social Security records in 1993. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #525 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 594 babies. In 2025, 446 babies were named Galilea, and it ranked #647 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,383 in 2000, #1,200 in 2010, and #647 in 2025. Of the 9,309 US girls named Galilea since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,513 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Henley, Ivanna, Jessa, Kynlee, and Coraline.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Galilea ranked highest in Texas, California, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #241 | 144 |
| California | #258 | 130 |
| New Mexico | #271 | 6 |
| Illinois | #476 | 22 |
| Arizona | #492 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Galilea is usually pronounced gah-lee-LAY-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-ea”.
Middle names for Galilea
A few middle names that flow with Galilea: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Galilea
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Galilea mean?
Galilea is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “Galilee”.
What is the origin of the name Galilea?
Galilea has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Galilea is the Spanish and Italian name for Galilee, the region of northern Israel where, according to the Gospels, Jesus grew up in Nazareth and began his ministry around the Sea of Galilee.
Is Galilea a popular name?
Yes. Galilea ranked #647 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Galilea a boy or girl name?
Galilea is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Galilea?
Galilea is usually pronounced gah-lee-LAY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings