What origin is the name Gedalya?

Gedalya comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gedalya a popular name?

Gedalya is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gedalya?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Gedalya — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Gedalya

Q: Is Gedalya a rare name?

Yes. Gedalya does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gedalya

Gedalya

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Gedalya is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name for boys is a variant meaning God has made great, signifying divine exaltation.".

With hebrew roots, Gedalya is a boy name that means "This Hebrew name for boys is a variant meaning God has made great, signifying divine exaltation.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.