Gedalya
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Gedalya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 194 babies have been named Gedalya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gedalya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,974 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,974
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Gedalya
Gedalya is a boy name .
Gedalya is currently ranked #8,974 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gedalya include Ged, Geda, Geday, Gedaie, Lya, Lyay, Lyaie, Gey, Geie, and Gedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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