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Judah: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Judah mean?

Judah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “praised”.

This Hebrew name has been cherished by parents seeking biblical significance and spiritual depth.

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Origin & History

Judah is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.

Numerology of Judah

Pythagorean Number

8

The Achiever

Key Traits

Ambitious, powerful, successful

Ruling Planet

♄Saturn

Planetary Traits

Discipline, karma, structure

Names with numerology number 8 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 8: The Achiever♄ Saturn in Numerology

The letters of Judah

5 letters: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. J1
  2. U3
  3. D4
  4. A1
  5. H8

Vowels (shaded): U, A.

Expression

8

The Powerhouse

all letters

1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 8 = 17 → 8

Soul Urge

4

Stability

vowels

3 + 1 = 4

Personality

4

Dependable

consonants

1 + 4 + 8 = 13 → 4

Popularity of Judah

Current Rank

#178

Peak Year

2021

Total Births

33,489

Judah is a trending modern name, peaking in 2021.

Judah in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#178

on the 2025 boys' list, and #3674 on the girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #174Nico
  2. #175Felix
  3. #178Judah
  4. #181Tucker
  5. #183Ryker

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Names that share Judah's numbers

Judah: Expression 8, Soul Urge 4, Personality 4.

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Names that begin like Judah: Jud-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Judah mean?
Judah is a Hebrew name meaning "praised." It belongs to the Hebrew & Biblical family of names, carrying biblical significance and spiritual depth.
What is the numerology number for Judah?
In Pythagorean numerology, Judah has the number 8, known as The Achiever. Key traits include: Ambitious, powerful, successful. This number is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, karma, structure.
Is Judah a popular baby name?
Judah is moderately popular, ranking #178 among baby names.
What origin is the name Judah?
Judah is a Hebrew name from the Hebrew & Biblical tradition. Judah is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.
Is Judah compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Judah (Number 8) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Judah.

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