Gali is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "wave" or "billow." It is derived from the Hebrew word "gal," which refers to a large body of water or a surge of emotion. The name Gali has historical significance in Jewish culture, as it was the name of one of King David's wives mentioned in the Bible. Additionally, Gali is also used as a feminine form of the name Galil, which means "wave of the sea." In recent years, Gali has gained popularity beyond its traditional Hebrew roots and can now be found among people of various cultural backgrounds around the world. Despite its origins, there are no specific traditions or festivals associated with the name Gali, allowing it to retain a sense of uniqueness and individuality.
The name Gali has seen a varying number of births in the United States over the past two decades. In the year 2000, there were 5 babies named Gali, and this number increased to 6 in 2001. There was a gap of four years before the next birth occurred, with 8 babies being born in 2005. The following year, 7 babies were named Gali, and this number remained the same in 2007.
In 2009, there was a significant increase in the number of births, with 12 babies named Gali. However, the numbers fluctuated in the following years, with 6 births in 2010 and 5 births each in 2011 and 2012.
There was another spike in 2013, with 11 babies being born and named Gali. After a couple of years with fewer births, there were 7 births in 2016 and 5 in 2017. The numbers started to rise again from 2018 onwards, with 12 births that year, followed by 9 births each in 2019 and 2020.
The most recent years have seen an increase in the popularity of the name Gali, with 11 births in 2021 and a notable 13 births in 2022. Overall, since 2000, there have been a total of 154 babies named Gali born in the United States.