The baby name Galah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAL-ah (English: /ˈɡæl.ə/),gah-LAH (Hebrew: /ɡaˈla/).
Galah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Galah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAL-ah (English: /ˈɡæl.ə/),gah-LAH (Hebrew: /ɡaˈla/).
Galah is Hebrew in Origin.
Galah is a rare unisex given name in Australia derived from Australian Aboriginal languages (Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay gilaa), literally “rose-breasted cockatoo.” It entered Australian English by the 19th century as the common bird name and later as colloquial slang for a foolish or clownish person; this playful edge may color perception locally. As a given name, it sees occasional modern, nature-inspired use, prized for its bright imagery and crisp two-syllable sound.
Variants and relatives include the source form Gilaa; the Arabic feminine name Ghala (also Ghalaa), meaning “dearness” or “preciousness,” which overlaps in spelling but is etymologically unrelated; and Gala, an independent form in several European languages. Some parents also treat Galah as a clipped, contemporary take on Galahad. Overall, Galah carries bold Australiana, avian grace, and sociable energy.
Galah is far from common. In all, it turns up just 56 times, across 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #553 | 9 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #915 | 21 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Galah is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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