girl's name
Galya
GAHL-yuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 88
Galya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2011, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Galya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Galya?
In 2024, Galya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Galya Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Galya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Galya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Galya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Galya
- Pronunciation GAHL-yuh
Sibling Names for Galya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Galya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Galya
How popular is the name Galya?
In 2024, Galya was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Galya a girl's or a boy's name?
Galya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Galya?
Galya has 2 syllables.
When was Galya most popular?
Galya peaked in 2011, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Galya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Galya currently ranks #7,175 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.