Yehuda

Yehuda is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 356 boys in the United States.

Yehuda at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yehuda

Yehuda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yehuda first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #733 in 2024, and in 2024 356 babies received the name — 7,525 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yehuda in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#733 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Yehuda in 2024
356
Total since 1880
7,525

Yehuda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#784 in 1996
Babies named Yehuda in 2025
26
Total since 1996
610

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yehuda mean?

The meaning of Yehuda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yehuda a boy or girl name?

Yehuda is a boy name. In 2024, 356 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yehuda?

Yehuda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yehuda?

Yehuda first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #733 in 2024, and 356 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].