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Galena

guh-LEE-nuh

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From the Greek 'galene' meaning 'calm' or 'serene,' this mineralogical name references lead sulfide crystals and evokes peaceful strength and natural beauty.”

Popularity Over Time

Galena US popularity rank over timeRank 19152 in 2006 to rank 1529 in 1902. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1529#10341#191521902192019401960198020002024

Galena is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

GalLenaAlena

Style

NatureEtherealMinimalModernCelestial

Collections

Celestial & Cosmic → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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People Also Ask

From the Greek 'galene' meaning 'calm' or 'serene,' this mineralogical name references lead sulfide crystals and evokes peaceful strength and natural beauty.

Galena is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Galena include Gal, Lena, Alena.

Names that pair beautifully with Galena include Aurora, Elowen, Isla, Lyra.