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At a Glance: Name: Galilee – Meaning: the region of Galilee in northern Israel; from Hebrew for 'circuit, district' – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: GAL-ih-lee
Galilee is a Hebrew name that refers to the actual region of Galilee in northern Israel, with the word itself tracing to a Hebrew root meaning 'circuit' or 'district.' It's a gender-neutral choice, given to both boys and girls, and is pronounced GAL-ih-lee. For parents who want a name tied to a real place and a traceable word origin, that's the story here.
Meaning & Origin of Galilee
Meaning: The region of galilee in northern israel; from hebrew for 'circuit, district'.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Galilee
Phonetic: GAL-ih-lee IPA: /ˈgæləliː/
Popularity of Galilee
In SSA records spanning 2001 to 2024, Galilee peaked at #2767 in 2023 with 62 babies given the name, then eased back to #3052 in 2024 with 53 — a modest dip, though the name has stayed uncommon throughout that whole span.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2001–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Galilee mean?
The region of galilee in northern israel; from hebrew for ‘circuit, district’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Galilee)
How do you pronounce Galilee?
Galilee is pronounced GAL-ih-lee (IPA: /ˈgæləliː/).
Is Galilee a popular name right now?
Galilee is near its all-time peak (#2767 in 2023), ranked #3052 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2001–2024.)
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