Judah is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #295 in 2010 with 1,111 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 2,133 births ranking #182. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,120.9%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 1,727 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.