Precious, dear, or beloved
Derived from the Arabic root 'ghala', which refers to something of high value or price. It is a traditional name in the Arab world used to signify that a daughter is cherished and of great worth.
Less common today
Ghalia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,406 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tunisian-Belgian singer and songwriter
Former Qatari Minister of Public Health
Belgian blues rock singer and guitarist
