Judah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOO-duh · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew (yehuda). Doublet of Judas and Yehuda.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JOO-duh
- US rank (2025)
- #178
- US babies a year
- about 2,138 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Judah?
Judah was the #178 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,091 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #178 |
| England & Wales | #493 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Northern Ireland | #159 |
| Canada | #363 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Judah?
Half of US adults named Judah are older than 23; most are between 18 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Judah
How do you pronounce Judah?
Judah is pronounced JOO-duh.
How popular is the name Judah?
Judah was the #178 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,091 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Judah?
Half of US adults named Judah are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 51.