The name Judas, derived from the Hebrew 'Yehudah', which means 'praise' or 'praised', is of biblical origin and carries significant historical weight. It was the name given to one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles in the New Testament of the Bible. Judas Iscariot, as he is often referred to, is most notably known for betraying Jesus with a kiss in exchange for thirty pieces of silver, an act that ultimately led to Jesus' crucifixion.
"Judas experienced a notable rise in popularity post-2000, with over 50% of its total births occurring between 2000 and 2023. The name's peak was in 2022, with 27 births."