Judah is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #992 in 1998 with 139 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 2,133 births ranking #182. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 13,750 boys born was named Judah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.