Gali: meaning of the Hebrew name
גַּלִּי
Pronounced ga-LEE
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #111 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Gali
Gali means "my wave," from galim, the waves of the sea. A girl's name that expresses movement, freshness and freedom.
Gali in Hebrew
Gali is written גלי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּלִּי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 43 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy wave
- Pronunciationga-LEE
- Hebrewגלי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Gali ranked #111 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (135 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111 | 135 |
| 2023 | 127 | 121 |
| 2022 | 125 | 130 |
| 2021 | 110 | 156 |
| 2020 | 101 | 164 |
| 2019 | 93 | 182 |
| 2018 | 86 | 205 |
| 2017 | 91 | 188 |
| 2016 | 93 | 187 |
| 2015 | 91 | 198 |
| 2014 | 109 | 152 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Gali
What does the name Gali mean?
Gali means "my wave," from galim, the waves of the sea. A girl's name that expresses movement, freshness and freedom.
How do you pronounce Gali?
Gali is pronounced ga-LEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gali in Hebrew?
Gali is written גלי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּלִּי).
How popular is the name Gali in Israel?
In 2024, Gali ranked #111 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (135 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Gali?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גלי adds up to 43 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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