Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Juda since 1894
Babies named Juda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 | 0 |
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 12 | 0 |
| 1940s | 85 | 0 |
| 1950s | 22 | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 | 25 |
| 1990s | 0 | 25 |
| 2000s | 0 | 68 |
| 2010s | 0 | 135 |
| 2020s | 11 | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Juda entered the U.S. baby name records in 1959, but it remains a rare choice. In the most recent year measured (2025), the name ranked 7,679, with approximately 1 in every 170,808 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred recently in 2022, and current data shows a relatively stable trajectory in the 2020s, suggesting modest but consistent use. As a variant of the biblical Judah, Juda carries deep religious and historical significance, yet its spelling distinguishes it from the more common form. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, indicating a broad but sparse distribution across the country.
Juda is a variant of Judah, from the Hebrew name Yehudah, derived from yadah (to praise). In the Hebrew Bible, Judah is the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and the forefather of the Tribe of Judah. The name has been used by English-speaking populations primarily through Biblical tradition, though it remains less common than the standard spelling Judah.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Juda
Names that share Juda's style, for a brother or sister.
