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Yuda

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-dah /ˈjuː.dɑː/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Yehuda, the Hebrew Judah, from Yehudah, 'praised' or 'thanksgiving'. Judah was a son of Jacob and namesake of a tribe and kingdom. The route is Hebrew, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Judah: Yuda means 'praised' (said 'YOO-dah'). A deep-rooted Hebrew heritage name.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA short form of Yehuda, the Hebrew Judah, from Yehudah, 'praised' or 'thanksgiving'. Judah was a son of Jacob and namesake of a tribe and kingdom. The route is Hebrew, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#13863 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

Yuda is a short form of Yehuda, the Hebrew Judah, from Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving'. Judah was a son of Jacob, namesake of a tribe and later a kingdom, so the name carries deep history. It reaches the U.S. mainly through Hebrew-heritage families, which we note (said 'YOO-dah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Hebrew-heritage families. Rare, faith-rooted, and classic.

Did you know? Yuda is a short form of Yehuda (Judah), 'praised' — the name of a son of Jacob and of a tribe and kingdom, which we note (said 'YOO-dah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yuda — Form of Judah/Yehuda 'praised'; route noted

Variations

YehudaJudahYudah

Nicknames

YudYudi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuda mean?

Yuda is a form of Judah (Yehuda), Hebrew for 'praised; thanksgiving'; the route is Hebrew, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yuda?

It's said YOO-dah /ˈjuː.dɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yuda a boy or girl name?

Yuda is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yuda?

Yuda is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Hebrew-heritage families.

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