Judah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3662 in 2017 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 51 births ranking #3114. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 366.7%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 41,092 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.