Judah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'praise' in Hebrew, Judah is a biblical name associated with strength, leadership, and praise.
Meaning of the Name Judah
Judah is a Hebrew name meaning 'praise'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'yadah' which means 'to praise' or 'to give thanks'. In the Bible, Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and later became one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Judah carries a strong biblical significance and is associated with strength, leadership, and praise.
Popularity of the Name Judah
The popularity for the name Judah peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 2,121 births, which ranked number 313 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Judah had the most female births in 2020 with 51, which ranked number 3,087 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 2,121, which ranked number 182 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Judah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,329 births to 2,111 births, an increase of 58.84%. Among males, Judah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,304 births to 2,062 births, an increase of 58.13%. Among females, Judah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 49 births, an increase of 96.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Judah
- 20 Year Trend of Judah: 583.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Judah: 58.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Judah: 58.13%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Judah: 96.00%
Popularity of Judah by State
For males, Judah was most popular in Southeastern states with 661 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 203 male births. Among females, Judah was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Judah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 33 | 174 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 26 | 134 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 33 | 246 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 174 | 226 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 52 | 129 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 14 | 232 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 9 | 108 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 118 | 181 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 105 | 121 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 8 | 137 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 23 | 168 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 16 | 140 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 50 | 243 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 57 | 145 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 36 | 102 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 27 | 196 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 32 | 174 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 20 | 283 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 38 | 178 | < 5 | N/A |
| ME | 5 | 233 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 73 | 146 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 36 | 175 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 57 | 125 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 26 | 129 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 86 | 144 | 6 | 1273 |
| ND | 5 | 239 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 13 | 202 | < 5 | N/A |
| NH | 5 | 235 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 32 | 290 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 10 | 191 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 11 | 288 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 67 | 283 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 91 | 149 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 35 | 134 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 24 | 170 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 69 | 182 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 38 | 139 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 8 | 157 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 86 | 108 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 203 | 206 | 8 | 2419 |
| UT | 7 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 68 | 138 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 72 | 114 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 28 | 207 | < 5 | N/A |
| WV | 16 | 131 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Judah
- Total Births of Judah: 2211 (4.74%)
- Male Births of Judah: 2159 (4.69%)
- Female Births of Judah: 52 (6.96%)
Given the upward trend of Judah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.74% increase in total births, for a total of 2,211 births in 2024. Male births for Judah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 2,159 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.69%. For Females, births for Judah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.96%.