Name Meaning & Origin
"A place name for a number of United States towns and cities. A small city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. A city, the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Named after the mineral galena. A census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana. A city in Cherokee County, Kansas. A town in Kent County, Maryland. A small city, the county seat of Stone County, Missouri. A ghost town in Lander "
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead(II) sulfide (PbS). It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver.
Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead(II) sulfide (PbS). It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver.
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Root element "Galena" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A place name for a number of United States towns and cities. A small city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. A city, the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Named after the mineral galena. A census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana. A city in Cherokee County, Kansas. A town in Kent County, Maryland. A small city, the county seat of Stone County, Missouri. A ghost town in Lander ".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~217 people named Galena in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 8 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Galena is 22, associated with Master Builder. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 6.
Galena is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 217 people in the United States are named Galena. The name peaked in 2021 with 8 recorded uses.
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