Garoufalia
A Irish name with cultural significance
Irish origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1906US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Garoufalia mean and where does it come from?

Garoufalia is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Garoufalia carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1906 in 2015 — currently #1906 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Garoufalia?

Garoufalia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Garoufalia Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Garoufalia Rose
Floral · soft ending
Garoufalia Mae
Sweet · timeless
Garoufalia Claire
French influence · crisp
Garoufalia Jane
Literary · strong
Garoufalia Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Garoufalia right now?

Holding steady — currently #1906 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1906 · Top 1.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#190610stable
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💎Garoufalia is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Garoufalia?

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Famous people named Garoufalia

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Garoufalia (Irish revolutionary)
Garoufalia carried this name during Ireland's struggle for independence, giving it a spirit of courage.
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Garoufalia (Irish saint)
Garoufalia helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Garoufalia (Celtic chieftain)
Garoufalia bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Garoufalia (Irish saint)
Garoufalia helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Common questions about the name Garoufalia

What does the name Garoufalia mean?
Garoufalia means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Garoufalia?
Garoufalia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Garoufalia?
Garoufalia originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Garoufalia?
Garoufalia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Irish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Garoufalia a common or rare name?
Garoufalia is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.