UK girl's name
Galilee
A region in northern Israel with biblical significance.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Galilee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Galilee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Galilee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Galilee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Galilee ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Galilee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Galilee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Galilee mean?
Galilee is a given name with origins that can be traced back to the ancient region of Galilee in northern Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "galil," which means "ring" or "circle." It is believed that the region was named Galilee due to its circular or ring-like shape.
The name Galilee has deep religious and historical significance. In the Bible, Galilee is mentioned numerous times as the region where Jesus Christ spent a significant portion of his ministry. The Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias or the Lake of Gennesaret, played a prominent role in various biblical events and narratives.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Galilee can be found in the works of the Jewish historian Josephus, who lived in the first century AD. He wrote extensively about the region of Galilee and its inhabitants, providing valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Galilee. One of the most famous was Galilee of Arles (circa 491-549), a Frankish saint and the founder of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre in Vienne, France. Another notable figure was Galilee of Murom (circa 1540-1619), a Russian Orthodox saint who founded the Monastery of St. Cosmas and St. Damian in Murom.
In the field of science, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), the renowned Italian astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher, is often referred to by his first name, Galileo, which is a variant of Galilee. His groundbreaking discoveries and contributions to the scientific revolution have made him one of the most celebrated figures in the history of science.
Another notable individual with the name Galilee was Galilee of Aquitaine (circa 1060-1109), a Benedictine abbess and writer who played a significant role in the religious and intellectual life of her time. She is known for her influential writings on monastic life and spirituality.
While the name Galilee may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical and cultural significance, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient region from which it originated.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Galilee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Galilee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Galilee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Galilee in the UK right now?
In 2020, Galilee was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Galilee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Galilee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Galilee?
A region in northern Israel with biblical significance.
How many people are called Galilee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Galilee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.