Rising since 2010, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Galileah since 2005
Babies named Galileah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Galileah is a rare modern feminine name first recorded in the United States in 2005. It peaked in popularity in 2015 and has been rising since 2010. While still uncommon, with a 2023 rank of 6,546 and an incidence of 1 in 94,545 births, it has a distinctive, scientific flair due to its connection to the astronomer Galileo. The name has been used most frequently in Texas. Given its recent emergence, Galileah reflects a trend of parents creating melodic, feminine elaborations of established names, often inspired by figures from history and science.
Galileah is a feminine elaboration of the masculine name Galileo, which derives from the Latin "Galilaeus" meaning "from Galilee," the region in northern Israel. The name Galileo gained prominence through the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). The variant Galileah likely emerged in the early 2000s as parents sought a distinctive name with a scientific or astronomical association, adding a feminine suffix.
Where Galileah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leah, Gali, Lee
Sibling names for Galileah
Names that share Galileah's style, for a brother or sister.
