Galileah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Galileah means 'circle' or 'ring' and is associated with the birthplace of Jesus in the Galilee region.
Meaning of the Name Galileah
Galileah is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Galil, meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. In Hebrew tradition, the Galilee region holds great significance as the birthplace of Jesus and an area of natural beauty. The name Galileah embodies a sense of spiritual and geographical connection. It is a unique and captivating name that carries a rich history and symbolism.
Popularity of the Name Galileah
The popularity for the name Galileah peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,403 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Galileah had the most female births in 2015 with 29, which ranked number 4,723 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Galileah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 19 births, an increase of 111.11%. Among females, Galileah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 19 births, an increase of 111.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Galileah
- 10 Year Trend of Galileah: 111.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Galileah: 111.11%
Popularity of Galileah by State
Among females, Galileah was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Galileah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Galileah
- Total Births of Galileah: 20 (7.76%)
- Female Births of Galileah: 20 (7.76%)
Given the upward trend of Galileah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.76% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. For Females, births for Galileah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.76%.