Yehuda
Yehuda is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Praised, thanksgiving”, pronounced yeh-HOO-dah. It ranked #741 in the United States in 2025, given to 351 babies, and peaked at #721 in 2024. Common nicknames: Yudi, Judah, Hudi.
How popular is Yehuda in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yehuda mean, and where does it come from?
Yehuda is the Hebrew name English calls Judah — "praise" or "thanksgiving" — the fourth son of Jacob, the tribe that gave its name to Judea and, through it, the word Jew. Judah ha-Nasi compiled the Mishnah around the year 200 and so preserved rabbinic law in writing. The name is standard in Israel and in Orthodox communities. American records hold it from 1950; it entered the top thousand in 2001 and reached its highest position in 2024.
How is Yehuda used around the world?
Yehuda is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Yehuda?
Famous People Named Yehuda
- Yehuda Amichai — Israeli poet, the most widely translated Hebrew poet of the modern era
- Yehuda Bauer — Israeli historian of the Holocaust
- Judah ha-Nasi — rabbi and compiler of the Mishnah
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yehuda mean?
Yehuda is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Praised, thanksgiving." Yehuda is the Hebrew name English calls Judah — "praise" or "thanksgiving" — the fourth son of Jacob, the tribe that gave its name to Judea and, through it, the word Jew. Judah ha-Nasi compiled the Mishnah around the year 200 and so preserved rabbinic law in writing.
How do you pronounce Yehuda?
Yehuda is pronounced yeh-HOO-dah. Common variations include Judah, Yehudah, Juda.
Is Yehuda a boy name?
Yes, Yehuda is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Yudi, Judah, Hudi.