Juda Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOO-duh //ˈdʒuːdə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: praised; English: derivative of Judah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Juda has its roots in the Hebrew name Yehudah, which means "praised" or "thankful." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Judah is one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. The name was transliterated into Greek as Ioudas and later into Latin as Judas.
The transition into Old French occurred as the name evolved through various forms, ultimately leading to the modern English Juda. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, reflecting its deep biblical origins.
Historically, the name Juda is significant due to its biblical associations. Judah, as a figure in the Old Testament, played a crucial role in the lineage of King David and, by extension, in the genealogy of Jesus as presented in the New Testament.
The name has also been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its prominence in Christian tradition. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it included references to Judah and his descendants.
Culturally, the name Juda carries connotations of strength and leadership, largely due to the Tribe of Judah's prominence in Jewish history. The tribe is often associated with the concepts of kingship and authority, as it produced notable leaders, including King David.
The name's enduring legacy is reflected in its symbolic associations with praise and gratitude, which resonate in various religious and cultural contexts. Additionally, the diminutive form "Jude" has also emerged, maintaining a connection to the original name while offering a more contemporary variant.
Famous people named Juda
In this section, you will find notable people named Juda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Juda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Juda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Juda M. Cohen is a mathematician best known for his work in algebraic geometry and number theory.
Juda Ben Hur is a fictional character best known for the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and its film adaptations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Juda was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Juda has ranked as high as #8514 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Juda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Juda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Juda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Juda.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 21 | 6 |
| 2021 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 2020 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1960 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1952 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1950 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1948 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1947 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1944 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1943 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1942 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1941 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1940 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1939 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Juda (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |