Magaly
Meaning
"of Magdala, watchtower"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,497
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Maga, Maggie, Gali
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"of Magdala, watchtower"
Origin: Hebrew
"drop of the sea, bitterness"
Origin: Hebrew
Magaly is more popular, ranked #3497 vs #3538 for Marlen.
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Magaly is more popular, ranked #3497 compared to Marlen at #3538 in the United States.
Magaly means "of Magdala, watchtower" (Hebrew origin). Marlen means "drop of the sea, bitterness" (Hebrew origin).
Magaly is primarily a girl name. Marlen is primarily a girl name.