Judah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5808 in 2006 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 51 births ranking #3114. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 155.6%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 82,655 girls 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.