Judah

Meaning of Judah

Judah means "praised" or "acknowledged." It's a name that suggests gratitude and recognition.

Judah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Judah

Judah has held fairly steady, sitting around #178 in 2025 after peaking at #176 in 2023.

Notable people named Judah

• Judah Friedlander
  American actor and comedian
• Judah Lewis
  American actor
• Judah Folkman
  Cancer researcher and biologist
• Judah Philip Benjamin
  Confederate States cabinet member
• Judah Maccabee
  Jewish leader and warrior

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Questions about the name Judah

What does the name Judah mean?

Judah means judah means "praised" or "acknowledged." it's a name that suggests gratitude and recognition, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Judah a boy's or a girl's name?

Judah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Judah?

In 2025, Judah ranked #178 for boys, up from #179 the year before.

When was Judah most popular?

Judah peaked at #176 in 2023.