gender neutral
Judah
praised
About Judah
Strength courses through this name's two powerful syllables. Ancient yet surprisingly contemporary, it bridges millennia with ease, carrying historical gravitas into modern contexts. The name has experienced renewed appreciation recently, appealing to parents who want something traditional but not overly common. There's a noble quality to it—dignified without being stuffy, substantial without being heavy.
The hard consonants give it backbone, while the vowel sounds keep it approachable. It's particularly appealing for families seeking names with spiritual or biblical connections who want something beyond the most frequently chosen options. The name stands confidently on its own, needing no nickname, though affectionate shortenings emerge naturally in family settings.
It photographs beautifully, looks distinguished in print, and sounds authoritative when spoken. For parents wanting their son's name to convey both heritage and strength, this delivers on both counts.
Popularity of the Name Judah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #998 | ||||
| 1998 | #989 | #912 | |||
| 1999 | #902 | ||||
| 2000 | #808 | ||||
| 2001 | #727 | #766 | |||
| 2002 | #649 | #711 | |||
| 2003 | #651 | #794 | |||
| 2004 | #558 | #688 | |||
| 2005 | #511 | #624 | |||
| 2006 | #488 | #539 | |||
| 2007 | #421 | #426 | |||
| 2008 | #392 | #390 | #479 | ||
| 2009 | #323 | #935 | #327 | #340 | |
| 2010 | #295 | #261 | #376 | ||
| 2011 | #286 | #699 | #420 | #375 | |
| 2012 | #271 | #770 | #309 | #419 | |
| 2013 | #263 | #685 | #329 | #426 | |
| 2014 | #239 | #743 | #266 | #315 | |
| 2015 | #234 | #619 | #208 | #781 | #357 |
| 2016 | #231 | #585 | #441 | #353 | |
| 2017 | #205 | #535 | #233 | #312 | |
| 2018 | #201 | #583 | #222 | #379 | |
| 2019 | #189 | #548 | #250 | #810 | #357 |
| 2020 | #184 | #475 | #176 | #302 | |
| 2021 | #182 | #522 | #216 | #364 | |
| 2022 | #180 | #555 | #336 | #352 | |
| 2023 | #176 | #492 | #244 | #840 | #390 |
| 2024 | #178 | #447 | #223 | #865 | #337 |
| 2025 | #178 | #396 | #206 | #338 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Judah
Names Similar to Judah
Nicknames for Judah
- Jud
- Judd
- Dah
- JD
Famous People Named Judah
| Judah Friedlander | American comedian |
| Judah Lewis | American actor |
| Judah Folkman | American medical researcher |
| Judah Maccabee | Jewish military leader |
| Judah Adashi | American composer |
| Judah Bauer | American musician |
| Judah Philip Benjamin | American lawyer and politician |
| Judah Benjamin Harvey | British actor |
| Judah Katz | Canadian voice actor |
| Judah Nagler | American musician |
| Judah Roggendorf | German footballer |
| Judah Etinger | Israeli basketball player |
| Judah Miller | American television writer |
| Judah Alkalai | Sephardic Rabbi |
| Judah P. Benjamin | American actor |
| Judah Stanton | American football player |
| Judah Baker | American Revolutionary War soldier |
| Judah Smith | American writer and pastor |
Characters Named Judah
| Judah Ben-Hur | Ben-Hur |
| Judah Zachery | Dark Shadows |
| Judah Miller | The Mindy Project |
| Judah Loew ben Bezalel | Golem of Prague |
| Judah Leib Lazer | The Dybbuk |
| Judah Friedlander | 30 Rock |
| Judah Bachner | Twitches |
| Judah Dashiell | CSI - NY |
| Judah Marshack | Eureka |
| Judah Lee Moses | The Back-up Plan |
| Judah Mannowdog | The Boondocks |
| Judah Rosenthal | Crimes and Misdemeanors |
| Judah Tracy | The Crossing |
| Judah "Rooster" Cogburn | True Grit |
| Judah Blank | Succession |
| Judah Botwin | Weeds |