Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Margalit since 1985
Babies named Margalit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Margalit, the Hebrew word for 'pearl', first appeared in U.S. records in 1985. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107th, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 girls given the name. Its peak year was 2023, suggesting a slight recent uptick, but overall usage remains stable. The name is rarely used outside of Jewish communities, and while its top states are not listed in the available data, its appeal lies in its direct linguistic connection to Hebrew. Margalit offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Margaret, with authentic cultural roots and a meaning that resonates across many traditions.
Margalit is the Hebrew word for pearl, derived from the Greek 'margaritēs' via the Persian 'marvārīd'. It is used as a feminine given name in Israel and among Jewish communities, drawing from the gem's symbolic association with value and beauty. Unlike the related 'Margaret', which entered English through Latin and French, Margalit retains a direct Hebrew form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Margi, Gali, Maggie
Variants: Margalita, Margarita
Sibling names for Margalit
Names that share Margalit's style, for a brother or sister.
