Judah
Meaningpraised · Hebrew
- US rank
- #178
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #176 in 2023
2,050 babies were named Judah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Judah you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Judah
Judah Friedlander
American actor and comedian
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 833 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Judah, 2,050 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Judah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJudah first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #176.
- Then vs nowJudah is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,872 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 833.
- Where it's lovedJudah is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #79, followed by Oklahoma (#86) and Tennessee (#87). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Judah means “praised”.
About the name Judah
Judah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “praised”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-dah”. US birth records list Judah for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 97 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #176 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #178, with 2,050 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,339 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,022 girls |
| 2020s | 27 | 36,608 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 264,901 boys |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 186,916 boys |
| 1930s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 259,740 boys |
| 1960s | 5.7 | 176,678 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 46,773 boys |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,684 boys |
| 1990s | 50 | 19,814 boys |
| 2000s | 245 | 4,084 boys |
| 2010s | 850 | 1,177 boys |
| 2020s | 1,214 | 824 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Judah
What does the name Judah mean?
Judah means “praised” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Judah?
Judah has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Judah a boy or girl name?
Judah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Judah?
Judah ranked #178 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,050 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#176).