Juda is an ancient name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'Yehudah', which means 'praise' or 'praised'. It is traditionally a male given name in many cultures, often found in historical and religious contexts due to its biblical association with Judea, the ancient region south of Jerusalem. The name Juda is also used in various forms across different languages, such as Judah in English, Yehuda in Hebrew, and Judá in Spanish. It has been popular throughout history, carried by kings, prophets, and prominent figures in Jewish culture.
The name Juda experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with several periods of increased usage and many years of relatively low occurrence. The highest number of births recorded in a single year was 17 in 1943, while there were multiple years where only 5 babies named Juda were born (1894, 1905, 1917, 1939, 1948, 1952, 1960, 1965, 1989, 2021, and 2022). The total number of births with the name Juda over this period is 161.