Judah is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2020 in 1996 with 5 recorded births. This places Judah in the bottom 46% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 100 births ranking #404. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 63,703 boys born was named Judah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Judah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "praised". It has a strong ancient resonance and a simple, modern shape that has helped it grow in popularity.
The name is best known through Judah, one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of the tribe of Judah. Its rise in modern naming reflects renewed interest in older biblical names with strong identity.