Judith

Meaning of Judith

Judith means "woman from Judea" or "praised". It can also mean "Jewish woman."

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

Popularity of Judith

Judith is climbing again, up to #790 in 2025 from #831 in 2024 after peaking at #539 in 2004.

Notable people named Judith

• Dame Judi Dench
  British actress of stage and screen
• Judy Garland
  American actress and singer
• Judy Blume
  American author of young adult fiction
• Judy Collins
  American singer-songwriter
• Judith Sheindlin
  Television personality, Judge Judy

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Questions about the name Judith

What does the name Judith mean?

Judith means judith means "woman from judea" or "praised". it can also mean "jewish woman.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

Judith is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Judith?

In 2025, Judith ranked #790 for girls, up from #831 the year before.

When was Judith most popular?

Judith peaked at #539 in 2004.