Judah

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOO-dah /ˈdʒu.dɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' — the patriarch whose tribe carried the lion emblem; here used for girlsHigh

In 30 seconds: Praise with a lion's heart, worn by a daughter: Judah means 'praised' — the patriarch whose tribe bore the lion standard. A bold biblical crossover for girls.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' — the patriarch whose tribe carried the lion emblem; here used for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#3674 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 853

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Judah comes from Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' — fourth son of Jacob, whose tribe gave its lion emblem and its name to Judea and the word 'Jew'. Traditionally male, it now crosses occasionally to daughters in the bold-biblical trend; this page covers that use.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare for daughters, praised at the root, and lion-hearted.

Did you know? The Lion of Judah — emblem of the tribe — roars through scripture, Ethiopian empire, and reggae alike; on a daughter, the mighty name reads strikingly fresh.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Judah — etymology

Variations

YehudahJudaJudith

Nicknames

JudyJude

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If you like Judah…

Judith— the classic feminine 'praised' name

Jude— the short crossover form

Micah— a fellow biblical unisex crossover

Zion— the companion bold scriptural name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Judah mean?

Judah is Hebrew for 'praised', the name of the lion-emblemed tribe of Israel.

How do you pronounce Judah?

It's said JOO-dah /ˈdʒu.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Judah a boy or girl name?

Judah is traditionally a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Judah?

Judah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.