Galatea
Pronunciation: [ g-al-uht-EE-uh ]
Galatea is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,613 in the US, popular nicknames include Gal, Galie, and Galaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Galatea first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 11 babies have been named Galatea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Galatea is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,613 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Galatea
Galatea is a girl name .
Galatea is currently ranked #49,613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Galatea include Gal, Galie, Galaie, and Galay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Galatea include Gala . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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