Judah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Judah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Judah?
Judah is spelled J-U-D-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Judah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Judah is of Hebrew origin and means “praised” or “thankful.”
- Origin
- Judah is a name found in Hebrew scripture and used within Jewish tradition.
- Pronunciation
- JOO-duh · 2 syllables
Judah Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,645
Recorded Births41
Rank#178
Recorded Births2,050
- Girls usage rose 113 places to #3,645 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #178 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Judah Mean?
Judah is of Hebrew origin and means “praised” or “thankful.”
Origin: Judah is a name found in Hebrew scripture and used within Jewish tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Judah?
PronunciationJOO-duh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Judah?
- History
- The name Judah appears in ancient Hebrew texts, including religious scriptures, where it denotes a tribal patriarch.
- Cultural notes
- In Judeo-Christian contexts, Judah is associated with leadership and the tribe of Judah in Israel.
Judah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 41 | #3,645 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,050 | #178 |
| 2024 | Girls | 40 | #3,758 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,092 | #178 |
| 2023 | Girls | 39 | #3,833 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,101 | #176 |
| 2022 | Girls | 50 | #3,220 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,098 | #180 |
| 2021 | Girls | 45 | #3,435 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,133 | #182 |
| 2020 | Girls | 51 | #3,091 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,109 | #184 |
| 2019 | Girls | 46 | #3,388 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,073 | #189 |
| 2018 | Girls | 34 | #4,144 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,022 | #201 |
| 2017 | Girls | 42 | #3,627 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,932 | #205 |
| 2016 | Girls | 29 | #4,734 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,681 | #231 |
| 2015 | Girls | 30 | #4,584 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,652 | #233 |
| 2014 | Girls | 34 | #4,269 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,550 | #239 |
When Was Judah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
2,133 recorded births
National rank #182
2020 · Boys
2,109 recorded births
National rank #184
2023 · Boys
2,101 recorded births
National rank #176
2022 · Boys
2,098 recorded births
National rank #180
Where Judah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |
| OK | #86 | 48 |
| TN | #87 | 96 |
| VA | #109 | 77 |
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| AL | #120 | 44 |
| NM | #121 | 16 |
| AR | #126 | 28 |