Judah
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Judah
Judah is the strong, resonant Old Testament name of the son of Jacob who was the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel, and from whom the word Jew is derived. Some of the names' popularity might be attributable to the similarly named Jude Law.
Judah for boys#178 US
Judah Maccabee is acclaimed as one of the greatest warriors in Jewish history. In popular culture, Judah Ben-Hur was the eponymous hero of the novel and film, Ben-Hur, and, more recently, is borne by Judah Friedlander of 30 Rock, and is the name of the young son of Lucy Lawless.
Judah for girls#3674 US
Judah as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Originally a Hebrew name meaning 'praise' or 'thanksgiving,' Judah appears in the Bible as one of Jacob's twelve sons who became the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. While historically and predominantly used for boys, some contemporary parents have begun using Judah for girls, reflecting the modern trend of gender-neutral naming. As a feminine choice, Judah carries the same spiritual resonance and biblical significance but offers a strong, distinctive option that stands apart from traditional girls' names. This unconventional usage remains rare, making it a bold choice for parents seeking a name with religious heritage and a powerful sound for their daughter.
Pronounced JOO-duh.
As of October 2026, Judah ranked #178 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #176 in 2023, Nameberry popularity #521.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #239 | 1,550 | #4,314 | 34 |
| 2015 | #234 | 1,650 | #4,650 | 30 |
| 2016 | #231 | 1,680 | #4,778 | 29 |
| 2017 | #205 | 1,931 | #3,662 | 42 |
| 2018 | #201 | 2,022 | #4,191 | 34 |
| 2019 | #189 | 2,073 | #3,418 | 46 |
| 2020 | #184 | 2,107 | #3,114 | 51 |
| 2021 | #182 | 2,133 | #3,462 | 45 |
| 2022 | #180 | 2,094 | #3,246 | 50 |
| 2023 | #176 | 2,096 | #3,871 | 39 |
| 2024 | #179 | 2,069 | #3,772 | 40 |
| 2025 | #178 | 2,050 | #3,674 | 41 |
World rankings
Judah for boys
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Famous Judahs
- JudahBoy
Levite in Ezra's day (Ezra 10:23)
- JudahBoy
son of Senuah; deputy governor of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:9)
- Judah Maccabee aka Judas MaccabeusBoy
leader of the Maccabean Revolt; founder of Hanukkah
- Judah bar IlaiBoy
2nd century rabbi; most frequently mentioned sage in the Mishnah
- Judah the Prince aka Judah IBoy
2nd,century Isrealite rabbi; editor of the Mishnah
- Judah IIBoy
IV, Israelite rabbi sages
- Judah HaleviBoy
Spanish Jewish physician; poet and philosopher
- Judah Philip BenjaminBoy
first Jewish U.S. Senator
- Judah FriedlanderBoy
American actor/comedian
- Judah DanaBoy
U.S. Senator from Maine
- Judah b. MeremarBoy
Babylonian Jewish sage
- Judah Loew ben BezalelBoy
Czech rabbi and scholar
- Judah Bergman aka Jack Kid BergBoy
English boxer
- (Moses) Judah FolkmanBoy
American medical biologist
- Judah NaglerBoy
lead singer of American band The Velvet Teen
- Judah Miro Tapert (b. 2002)Boy
son of actress Lucy Lawless
- Judah Alexander Slade (b. 2014)Boy
son of singer Isaac Slade of The Fray
- Judah AkersBoy
lead singer of band Judah & the Lion
Judah in pop culture
- Judah BenBoy
Hur, main character in Lew Wallace's "Ben,Hur" and 1959 movie
- Judah BotwinBoy
character on TV's "Weeds"