Judah
How to say it: JOO-duh · /ˈdʒudə/
From Hebrew Yehudah meaning 'praised'; one of Jacob's twelve sons in the Bible, ancestor of the tribe of Judah.
Judah was the 193rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,050 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #191 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #193 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,050 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,617 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #191 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its best in the 2020s, Judah keeps climbing. It holds at its peak with further growth anticipated shortly.
What goes with it
Strong to the ear with clear sharp edges, Judah carries a biblical weight. Asher makes a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Judah is about 1 in 68.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
England and Wales: #406.
Famous people named Judah
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel (1520–1609)Czech rabbi
- Judah Friedlander (born 1969)American actor and comedian
- Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884)American politician and lawyer
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