Yehuda
Yehuda is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praise or praised; giving thanks.
Origin and history
Yehuda is a traditional Hebrew masculine name meaning praise or praised. It is the original Hebrew form of Judah, a prominent biblical patriarch and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the United States, its usage has grown consistently, especially within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
7,885 babies in the United States have been named Yehuda since 1880. It ranks #1366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #740.
States where it is most popular
- NY (60.3 %)
- NJ (31.5 %)
- MD (2.8 %)
- CA (2.6 %)
- FL (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 253 |
| 1980-1990 | 615 |
| 1990-2000 | 988 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,666 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,951 |
Famous people named Yehuda
- Yehuda Amichai: Poet, Author
- Yehuda Devir: Comic Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Yudi, Yuda
Fun facts
- The name Yehuda is the direct Hebrew origin of both the English name Judah and the English word Jew.
- In the Book of Genesis, Leah names her fourth son Yehuda to express her gratitude to God.