Yehuda

Yehuda: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHebrew origin#741 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Yehuda

  • A male given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

Transliteration of Hebrew יְהוּדָה (yehudá). Doublet of Judah and Judas.

How popular is Yehuda?

#741boys, 2025
351U.S. babies in 2025
#721peak rank (2024)
7,885babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,885 boys in the U.S. have been named Yehuda. Its highest rank for boys was #721 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #741 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025365 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Yehuda

Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.

More Hebrew boy names

See all Hebrew names →

Sibling name ideas for Yehuda

Sister and brother names that share Yehuda's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Yehuda FAQ

What does the name Yehuda mean?

A male given name from Hebrew. Transliteration of Hebrew יְהוּדָה (yehudá). Doublet of Judah and Judas.

What is the origin of the name Yehuda?

Yehuda is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Yehuda?

Since 1880, 7,885 boys in the U.S. have been named Yehuda. Its highest rank for boys was #721 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #741 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.

Is Yehuda a boy or girl name?

Yehuda is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 7,885 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.