Galilea
Galilea is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “From Galilee”, pronounced gah-lee-LEH-ah. It ranked #647 in the United States in 2025, given to 446 babies, and peaked at #525 in 2016. Common nicknames: Gali, Lea, Lila.
How popular is Galilea in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Galilea mean, and where does it come from?
Galilea is the Spanish name for Galilee, the northern region of Israel where most of the Gospel narrative takes place; the Hebrew galil means a district or circuit of land. As a given name it is almost entirely Mexican and Mexican-American, and its rise is easy to date — the television host Galilea Montijo became a household name in Mexico in the 1990s, and American records show the first Galileas in 1993, with the name entering the top thousand in 2002. It has held its place there since, one of the biblical place names that works as easily as Bethany or Jordan.
How is Galilea used around the world?
Galilea is used in 1 languages worldwide.
Male FormGalileo
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Galilea?
Famous People Named Galilea
- Galilea Montijo — Mexican television presenter and actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Galilea mean?
Galilea is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "From Galilee." Galilea is the Spanish name for Galilee, the northern region of Israel where most of the Gospel narrative takes place; the Hebrew galil means a district or circuit of land. As a given name it is almost entirely Mexican and Mexican-American, and its rise is easy to date — the television host Galilea Montijo became a household name in Mexico in the 1990s, and American records show the first Galileas in 1993, with the name entering the top thousand in 2002.
How do you pronounce Galilea?
Galilea is pronounced gah-lee-LEH-ah. Common variations include Galilee, Galila, Galilee.
Is Galilea a girl name?
Yes, Galilea is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Gali, Lea, Lila.