Rising since 1985, #740 for boys today.
Popularity of Yehuda since 1950
Babies named Yehuda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 253 |
| 1980s | 615 |
| 1990s | 988 |
| 2000s | 1,666 |
| 2010s | 2,284 |
| 2020s | 1,951 |
Meaning & origin
Yehuda is the Hebrew original of Judah, a name steeped in biblical tradition. According to the most recent data, it ranked 740 in 2025, with a 1-in-4,866 frequency, indicating moderate but steady use. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1985, reaching its peak in 2024. Geographically, it is most popular in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, reflecting strong Jewish communities in those states. Its enduring appeal lies in its direct connection to the tribe of Judah and its simple, dignified meaning.
Yehuda is the original Hebrew form of Judah, derived from the Hebrew root yadah, meaning 'to praise' or 'to give thanks.' In the Hebrew Bible, Yehuda is the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, from whom the tribe of Judah descends. The name has been used consistently among Jewish communities for millennia and remains a classic name in modern Israel and the diaspora.
Where Yehuda is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yudi, Yehudi, Yid, Duda
Sibling names for Yehuda
Names that share Yehuda's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sarah, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Naomi, Baila, Batsheva, Faiga, Gittel, Hinda, Malky, Rochel, Shaindy, Breindy, Brocha, Tzirel, Shulamis, Emunah
Brothers: David, Joseph, Aaron, Moses, Isaac, Menachem, Yisroel, Yitzchok, Binyomin, Shulem, Bentzion, Menashe, Pinchos, Shloma, Yecheskel, Duvid, Elchonon, Natanel, Nuchem, Pinchus, Zalman, Avrumi, Chanoch, Eliyohu, Gaddiel, Gedalia, Meshulem, Naftula, Pesach, Shloima, Tovia, Yeudiel
