Magaly is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the male name Magdaleno. The name Magdaleno itself is believed to have been inspired by the New Testament figure Mary Magdalene, who was a follower of Jesus Christ and was present at his crucifixion.
The meaning of Magaly is generally considered to be "from Magdala," referring to the town in Galilee where Mary Magdalene was from. The name has gained popularity as a female given name, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico and Spain.
There are no specific historical figures associated with the name Magaly beyond Mary Magdalene herself. However, it is worth noting that the name has been used by several notable individuals throughout history, including Mexican singer-songwriter Magali Araico and Puerto Rican actress Magali Carrasquillo.
The name Magaly has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. In the early 1950s, it started with around 8 births per year, but this number fluctuated between 7 and 10 until 1963 when there were 48 births.
The name's popularity peaked in the late 1960s to early 1970s, with over 50 births recorded annually from 1967 to 1972. The highest point was reached in 1972 with 54 births. However, this trend began to decline afterwards, dropping below 40 births per year by the mid-1970s.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Magaly experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, reaching its modern peak in 1993 with 142 births. This popularity continued into the early 2000s, with over 100 births recorded annually between 2000 and 2004.
Since then, the name Magaly has seen a gradual decline in popularity. By the late 2010s, it had fallen below 100 births per year again. In recent years, there have been around 50 to 70 births annually for the name Magaly.
In total, from 1951 to 2023, there were 5190 births registered with the name Magaly in the United States.