Gedalya is an ancient Hebrew male given name that translates to 'God has honored'. It is derived from the elements 'ged' meaning 'fortune' or 'honor', and 'El' signifying 'God'. This name has historical significance, as it was borne by several figures in Jewish history, most notably Gedaliah son of Ahikam, a wise and influential figure during the reign of King Zedekiah.
The name Gedalya experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with a notable peak of 17 births in both 2022 and 2023. From 1999 to 2020, the number of annual births ranged from 5 to 11, with an overall increase since 2014. The total number of Gedalya births from 1999 to 2023 is 183.