Total births
594
Girls' name · since 1967
Galia
Galia has 594 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3713
- among girls today
- 594
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Galia is the #3713 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 594 recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Galia recorded 594 times among girls since 1967, holding rank #3713 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2025.
- #3713 among girls today
- 594 born since 1967
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Galia is currently the #3713 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 594 born since 1967, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3713
- among girls today
- 594
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Galia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3713
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Galia was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
41 babies were named Galia in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Galia compares
594 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Galia's all-time total is 55% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Galia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 594 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 48 | 19,840 |
Galia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Galia's full recorded timeline at 2010, 69% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 31% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Galia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,713
Active since
1967
Galia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Galia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Galia's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Galia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
207 births
- 2020s
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 207 births (35% of all-time use).
How Galia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Galia's total volume
Galia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Galia by state
Where Galia concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 100 | 16.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 60 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 31 | 5.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.9% |
California share of Galia's total US births 16.8%
Even split
100 of 594 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Galia? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 594 babies named Galia. Today it holds rank #3713 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 41 births.
When was Galia most popular? ▼
Galia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Galia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Galia are California (100 births), Texas (60 births), Florida (31 births).
How long has the name Galia been used? ▼
Galia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 59 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Galia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gale, Galilea, Gala, Galilee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Galia's data
- Galia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (207 total births) through the 2020s (201) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Galias (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Galia
Nearby Names Like Galia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Galia
Gale Girl
19,906 births
Galilea Girl
#642 9,309 births
Gala Girl
#2271 2,186 births
Galilee Girl
#3040 648 births
Galen Girl
560 births
Compare Galia side by side: Galia vs Gale Galia vs Galilea Galia vs Gala
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Galia
Arika #3712
2,453 births · Peak 1991
Jaslynn #3714
2,311 births · Peak 2010
Kendyl #3711
5,098 births · Peak 2012
Brissa #3715
2,793 births · Peak 2010
Saskia #3710
1,230 births · Peak 2024
Sayuri #3716
1,424 births · Peak 2007
Alonna #3709
2,646 births · Peak 2008
Khali #3717
1,387 births · Peak 2018
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Galia: #3713 Girls' Name - 594 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/galia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Galia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.