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Judea

♂ Boy

Pronounced joo-DEE-ah /dʒuˈdi.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the region of Judea, named for Judah, from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving'; used as a modern given name for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Praised; of Judah: Judea is a Hebrew place-name-name. Warm and lyrical (said 'joo-DEE-ah'). Routes layered; used for both.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the region of Judea, named for Judah, from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving'; used as a modern given name for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10166 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619992025

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

Judea comes from the region of Judea, named for Judah, from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving'; used as a modern given name for both sexes (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'joo-DEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, for both sexes. Rare, praised at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Judea comes from the region of Judea, named for Judah, 'praised; thanksgiving' in Hebrew — used as a modern given name for both sexes — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'joo-DEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Judea — Hebrew; place-name; unisex; routes layered

Variations

JudahJudeah

Nicknames

Jude

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Judea mean?

Judea comes from the region named for Judah, 'praised; thanksgiving' in Hebrew; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Judea?

It's said joo-DEE-ah /dʒuˈdi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Judea a boy or girl name?

Judea is used for both; here it is listed as a boy's name.

How popular is Judea?

Judea is a very rare name in the U.S.

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