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Why parents love Judah- Judah is the patriarch who named Judaism — maximum heritage.
- The Lion of Judah is one of the most powerful symbols in multiple faiths.
- Judah Maccabee gave us Hanukkah.
- Two syllables with a strong, praised sound: JOO-dah.
- It's risen rapidly — reclaimed from its Judas association.
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The vibe of Judah
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Origin & history of Judah
Hebrew יְהוּדָה (Yehudah, praised)
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Hebrew roots
Judah comes from the Hebrew Yehudah, meaning praised. Judah was Jacob's fourth son, whose tribe became the most powerful of the twelve, eventually giving its name to Judaism, Judea, and the Jewish people. The Lion of Judah is a central symbol in Judaism and Rastafarian culture. Judah Maccabee led the revolt against the Seleucid Empire, and the rededication of the Temple is celebrated as Hanukkah. The name has surged in the US, successfully distinguished from Judas.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Genesis 29:35, where Leah names her son Judah.
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Today
Judah remains a beloved choice, ranking #196 in the US. 34,301 babies have been named Judah since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Genesis 29:35, SSA data
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How popular is Judah?
2021
peak year
The name Judah reached its peak in 2021, with 2,133 registrations (ranked #182). The name has actually been around since 1912 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #196 today, averaging about 2,026 new babies per year. Judah's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 34,301 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,133
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #182)
(ranked #182)
2,026
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
20,260
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
34,301
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Judah8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Judah's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — leading an entire people. People named Judah tend to be praised, courageous, and capable of founding things that define civilisations.
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Founds civilisations✦
Lion-hearted courage◈
Praised by all◎
Hanukkah fire♡
Names entire peoplesJ1
U3
D4
A1
H8
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Judah💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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