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Galina

Girl

Meaning of Galina: Greek: 'calm' or 'serene'

Galina is a girl's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10461st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10461

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

381

First recorded 1970 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 5 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 9 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 6 babies1990: 10 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 11 babies1994: 10 babies1995: 10 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 14 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 12 babies2008: 11 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 10 babies2012: 13 babies2013: 11 babies2014: 15 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 11 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 9 babies20202021: 12 babies2022: 9 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Galina per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 15.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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