Galilea

At a Glance: Name: Galilea – Meaning: referring to the region of Galilee – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: gah-lee-LAY-ah

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Galilea is a Hebrew name for a girl, referring to the region of Galilee. It's pronounced gah-lee-LAY-ah (IPA /ˌɡɑːliˈleɪə/), and its style leans modern with a worldly feel. If you're looking for a name with a clear geographic root and an unmistakable sound, it's worth a closer look.

Meaning & Origin of Galilea

Meaning: Referring to the region of galilee.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Galilea

Phonetic: gah-lee-LAY-ah   IPA: /ˌɡɑːliˈleɪə/

Popularity of Galilea

Galilea peaked in 2016 at #525, with 594 baby girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #637, with 461 babies — still in steady use, just off its high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1993–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Galilea mean?

Referring to the region of galilee. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Galilea)

How do you pronounce Galilea?

Galilea is pronounced gah-lee-LAY-ah (IPA: /ˌɡɑːliˈleɪə/).

Is Galilea a popular name right now?

Galilea peaked at #525 in 2016 and is ranked #637 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)

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