Galina
Pronunciation: [ g-uhl-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Galina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 373 babies have been named Galina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Galina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,725 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,725
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Galina
Galina is a girl name .
Galina is currently ranked #7,725 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Galina include Gal, Gali, Galiy, Galiie, Gaie, and Galkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Galina include Galilea, Galilee, Galia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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