Judah Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Tribe of Judah is one of the most prominent tribes in the Bible, often associated with leadership and royalty.

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A Deep Dive

Judah Overview

Meaning

Praised

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Yehudah,” meaning “praised” or “thankful.” The name has evolved through different languages and cultures over time.

Religion

Judaism

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒuː.də/

Popularity

In 2023, Judah has been steadily climbing the ranks of baby names, frequently appearing in the top 200 names for boys in the United States.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Traditional, Vintage

Associated Traits

Compassionate, reliable, creative, determined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Judah is a significant biblical figure, known as one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Name Day

July 30th (Feast of Saint Judah Thaddaeus in some Christian traditions)
A Deep Dive

Judah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Yehudah, Judas, Jude, Joda, Jedidiah

Common Nicknames

Judie, Juddy

Diminutives

Jay, Jud, J

Famous People

  • Judah Friedlander
    (American Comedian)
  • Judah Lewis
    (American Actor)
  • Judah Bauer
    (American Musician)
  • Judah P. Benjamin
    (American Politician)
  • Judah Touro
    (American Philanthropist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Judah Ben-Hur
    ("Ben-Hur," Film)
  • "Judah's Promise"
    (Novel)
  • Judah Smith
    ("Love that Lasts," Book)
  • Judah Maccabee
    ("The Maccabees," Historical Novel)
  • Judah
    ("The Lion's Roar," TV Series)

Places

  • Mount Judah
    (Nevada County, California, USA)
  • Judah Street
    (San Francisco, California, USA)
  • Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
    (Ellenton, Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Judah?

Judah means “praised” or “thankful.” People named Judah are often seen as strong leaders with a charismatic and compassionate nature, mirroring qualities of confidence and warmth.

What Is the Origin of The Name Judah?

The name Judah comes from the Hebrew “Yehudah,” which means “praised” or “thankful.” In Jewish tradition, Judah is one of Jacob’s twelve sons in the Old Testament, symbolizing an important lineage in Jewish history.

Judah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Judah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1822021#1802022#1762023
Top 3 Rankings#1762023#1802022#1822021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Judah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023176
(+4 from 2022)
2079
(-11 from 2022)
0.11354
2022180
(+2 from 2021)
2090
(-36 from 2021)
0.11159
2021182
(+2 from 2020)
2126
(+22 from 2020)
0.11347
2020184
(+5 from 2019)
2104
(+34 from 2019)
0.11375
2019189
(+12 from 2018)
2070
(+49 from 2018)
0.10771
2018201
(+4 from 2017)
2021
(+90 from 2017)
0.10397
2017205
(+26 from 2016)
1931
(+252 from 2016)
0.09757
2016231
(+3 from 2015)
1679
(+30 from 2015)
0.08289
2015234
(+5 from 2014)
1649
(+99 from 2014)
0.08066
2014239
(+24 from 2013)
1550
(+200 from 2013)
0.07564
2013263
(+8 from 2012)
1350
(+44 from 2012)
0.06681
2012271
(+15 from 2011)
1306
(+77 from 2011)
0.06436
2011286
(+9 from 2010)
1229
(+118 from 2010)
0.06050
2010295
(+28 from 2009)
1111
(+119 from 2009)
0.05408
2009323
(+69 from 2008)
992
(+221 from 2008)
0.04677
2008392
(+29 from 2007)
771
(+79 from 2007)
0.03536
2007421
(+67 from 2006)
692
(+162 from 2006)
0.03124
2006488
(+23 from 2005)
530
(+49 from 2005)
0.02417
2005511
(+47 from 2004)
481
(+70 from 2004)
0.02261
2004558
(+91 from 2003)
411
(+105 from 2003)
0.01945
2003649
No change from 2002
306
(+11 from 2002)
0.01456
2002649
(+79 from 2001)
295
(+56 from 2001)
0.01427
2001728
(+81 from 2000)
239
(+40 from 2000)
0.01155
2000809
(+94 from 1999)
199
(+33 from 1999)
0.00953
1999903
(+86 from 1998)
166
(+27 from 1998)
0.00814
1998989
(+11 from 1997)
139
(+11 from 1997)
0.00686
19971000
(+226 from 1996)
128
(+37 from 1996)
0.00641
19961226
(-104 from 1995)
91
(-13 from 1995)
0.00454
19951122
(+159 from 1994)
104
(+21 from 1994)
0.00517
19941281
(+77 from 1993)
83
(+12 from 1993)
0.00407
19931358
(+59 from 1992)
71
(+6 from 1992)
0.00344
19921417
(+35 from 1991)
65
(+4 from 1991)
0.00310
19911452
(-99 from 1990)
61
(-7 from 1990)
0.00288
19901353
(+139 from 1989)
68
(+13 from 1989)
0.00316
19891492
(-276 from 1988)
55
(-15 from 1988)
0.00262
19881216
(+223 from 1987)
70
(+20 from 1987)
0.00350
19871439
(+18 from 1986)
50
(+3 from 1986)
0.00256
19861457
(+68 from 1985)
47
(+4 from 1985)
0.00245
19851525
(-160 from 1984)
43
(-5 from 1984)
0.00223
19841365
(-112 from 1983)
48
(-6 from 1983)
0.00256
19831253
(+286 from 1982)
54
(+14 from 1982)
0.00290
19821539
(-351 from 1981)
40
(-20 from 1981)
0.00212
19811188
(+405 from 1980)
60
(+23 from 1980)
0.00322
19801593
(-59 from 1979)
37
(-1 from 1979)
0.00199
19791534
(-320 from 1978)
38
(-16 from 1978)
0.00212
19781214
(-27 from 1977)
54
(-1 from 1977)
0.00316
19771187
(+384 from 1976)
55
(+21 from 1976)
0.00322
19761571
(-115 from 1975)
34
(-3 from 1975)
0.00208
19751456
(-190 from 1974)
37
(-7 from 1974)
0.00228
19741266
(+552 from 1973)
44
(+20 from 1973)
0.00270
19731818
(-48 from 1972)
24
(-1 from 1972)
0.00149
19721770
(+52 from 1971)
25
(+1 from 1971)
0.00149
19711822
(+691 from 1970)
24
(+10 from 1970)
0.00132
19702513
(+168 from 1969)
14
(+3 from 1969)
0.00073
19692681
(-480 from 1968)
11
(-3 from 1968)
0.00060
19682201
(+411 from 1967)
14
(+4 from 1967)
0.00079
19672612
(-649 from 1966)
10
(-6 from 1966)
0.00056
19661963
(+652 from 1965)
16
(+6 from 1965)
0.00088
19652615
(+239 from 1964)
10
(+1 from 1964)
0.00053
19642854
(-181 from 1963)
9
(-1 from 1963)
0.00044
19632673
(+967 from 1962)
10
(+4 from 1962)
0.00048
19623640
(-1101 from 1961)
6
(-5 from 1961)
0.00029
19612539
(+147 from 1960)
11
(+1 from 1960)
0.00051
19602686
(+349 from 1959)
10
(+2 from 1959)
0.00046
19593035
(-391 from 1958)
8
(-2 from 1958)
0.00037
19582644
(+909 from 1957)
10
(+4 from 1957)
0.00046
19573553
(-755 from 1956)
6
(-3 from 1956)
0.00027
19562798
(-35 from 1955)
9
No change from 1955
0.00042
19552763
(-556 from 1954)
9
(-4 from 1954)
0.00043
19542207
(+324 from 1953)
13
(+3 from 1953)
0.00063
19532531
(+1205 from 1952)
10
(+5 from 1952)
0.00050
19523736
(-966 from 1950)
5
(-3 from 1950)
0.00025
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19502770
(+249 from 1949)
8
(+1 from 1949)
0.00044
19493019
(+649 from 1948)
7
(+2 from 1948)
0.00039
19483668
(-572 from 1947)
5
(-2 from 1947)
0.00028
19473096
(-522 from 1945)
7
(-1 from 1945)
0.00038
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19452574
(+886 from 1940)
8
(+3 from 1940)
0.00058
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19403460
(+58 from 1937)
5
No change from 1937
0.00042
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19373518
(-1126 from 1934)
5
(-5 from 1934)
0.00046
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19342392
(+876 from 1933)
10
(+4 from 1933)
0.00094
19333268
(-419 from 1932)
6
(-2 from 1932)
0.00059
19322849
(-198 from 1931)
8
(-1 from 1931)
0.00074
19312651
(+941 from 1930)
9
(+3 from 1930)
0.00084
19303592
(-749 from 1928)
6
(-3 from 1928)
0.00053
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19282843
(+865 from 1926)
9
(+3 from 1926)
0.00079
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19263708
(-1235 from 1924)
6
(-6 from 1924)
0.00052
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19242473
(-142 from 1923)
12
(-1 from 1923)
0.00103
19232331
(+1540 from 1922)
13
(+7 from 1922)
0.00115
19223871
(+451 from 1921)
6
(+1 from 1921)
0.00053
19214322
(-1114 from 1920)
5
(-3 from 1920)
0.00044
19203208
(+528 from 1919)
8
(+2 from 1919)
0.00073
19193736
(+444 from 1918)
6
(+1 from 1918)
0.00059
19184180
(-963 from 1917)
5
(-2 from 1917)
0.00048
19173217
(-673 from 1912)
7
(+2 from 1912)
0.00073
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19122544
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00111
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Judah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2212021#2262022#2312023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1722021#2072022#1952023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2112021#2662022#2012023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1852021#1822022#1572023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1482021#1182022#1382023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1482021#1502022#1552023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1772021#1432022#1212023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1802021#1822022#1782023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1172021#1022022#962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1322021#1142022#1912023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1632021#1462022#1722023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2422021#2432022#2612023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1522021#1372022#1402023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1442021#1482022#1522023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1652021#1282022#1522023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1342021#1322022#1642023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1212021#1302022#802023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2172021#2932022#2422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1462021#1692022#1372023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1492021#1782022#1052023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1882021#1802022#2122023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1822021#1802022#1932023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1772021#1402022#1202023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1972021#2512022#1902023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1722021#2122022#1892023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1482021#1682022#1762023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1522021#1932022#1952023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1202021#1032022#1632023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1552021#1362022#1152023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1642021#1762022#2262023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3002021#2872022#3852023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1532021#1512022#1172023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1542021#1312022#1832023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2442021#2122022#2062023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1772021#1292022#1432023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1272021#2142022#1982023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1722021#3002022#2122023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3642021#1392022#1202023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4112021#2382022#5302023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7232021#5802022#4462023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1272018#1042021#2092023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1542020#2802021#1632022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2482021#2582022#1852023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1272019#1142020#1852023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1572019#2602022#1962023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1352019#1512021#1132022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1272019#2302021#2012023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1972021#2572022#2482023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2182015#2092017#1872021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1442016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1342017

Popularity Rankings for Judah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#2852022#2002023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2202021#3362022#2442023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3072021#3342022#3652023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5972019#4922020#5202021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6992015#7642019#7702023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8532016#9702018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Judah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Judah is a name commonly given to boys, stemming from its strong Biblical association with one of Jacob’s twelve sons.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Judah

Judah in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Judah Friedlander (Comedian, born 1969): An American comedian and actor celebrated for his role in the TV series "30 Rock."
  • Judah Lewis (Actor, born 2001): A young American actor notable for his roles in "The Babysitter" film series.
  • Judah Bauer (Musician, born 1971): An American guitarist best recognized for his work with the band Blues Explosion.
  • Judah P. Benjamin (Politician, 1811–1884): A prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a Confederate cabinet officer.
  • Judah Touro (Philanthropist, 1775–1854): An American businessman and philanthropist known for his charitable contributions in New Orleans.
  • Judah Smith (Pastor, born 1978): An American pastor and author, influential in the Christian community.
  • Judah Ben-Hur ("Ben-Hur," 1959 Film): Follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed and seeks revenge, culminating in an epic chariot race.
  • "Judah's Promise" (2017 Novel): Tells the inspiring story of Judah, a young man who overcomes great odds to fulfill a vow to his family.
  • Judah Smith ("Love that Lasts," 2018 Book): Chronicles the journey of Judah Smith, a pastor sharing lessons on love and relationships.
  • Judah Maccabee ("The Maccabees," 1962 Historical Novel): Follows the courageous Judah Maccabee leading a Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
  • Judah ("The Lion's Roar," 2019 TV Series): Judah, a brave warrior, fights to protect his tribe and their traditions against outside threats.
  • Judah Lewis ("The Babysitter," 2017 Film): Stars Judah Lewis as a young boy who discovers his babysitter is part of a satanic cult and must survive the night.
  • Judah Rosenthal ("Crimes and Misdemeanors," 1989 Film): A successful ophthalmologist faces a moral dilemma when his mistress threatens to reveal their affair.
  • Judah ("The Prophet's Call," 2016 Song by Judah & the Lion): A song reflecting on spiritual awakening and following one's true calling.
  • Judah Freedman ("Judah's Journey," 2020 Documentary): Documents the life of Judah Freedman, a Holocaust survivor sharing his story of resilience and hope.
  • Judah ("Judah's Quest," 2015 Video Game): An adventure game where players join Judah on a quest to find ancient artifacts and uncover hidden truths.
  • Judah Park (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA): A popular recreational area offering trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.
  • Mount Judah (Nevada County, California, USA): A mountain peak in the Sierra Nevada range, named after the railroad pioneer Theodore Judah.
  • Judah Street (San Francisco, California, USA): A major street in San Francisco's Sunset District, lined with shops, restaurants, and residential areas.
  • Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park (Ellenton, Florida, USA): A historic site featuring the antebellum mansion of Judah P. Benjamin, a prominent Confederate politician.
  • Judah Creek (Alabama, USA): A stream in Alabama, part of the Mobile River basin.
  • Judah Avenue (Washington, D.C., USA): A residential street located in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
  • Judah School (Cape Town, South Africa): An educational institution in Cape Town, providing primary and secondary education.
  • Judah Market (Nairobi, Kenya): A bustling local market in Nairobi, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to handmade crafts.

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