Judith — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Judith

Judith is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “praised.” In 2024 it was given to 326 girls in the United States.

Judith at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “praised”
Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/
Also spelled: Judah

About the name Judith

Judith belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “praised” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Judah.

In the United States, Judith first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4 in 1940, and in 2024 326 babies received the name — 454,361 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Judith in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #4 in 1940
Peak year: 1943
Babies named Judith in 2024: 326
Total since 1880: 454,361

Spellings & short forms

Judah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Judith mean?

Judith means “praised” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Judith a boy or girl name?

Judith is a girl name. In 2024, 326 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Judith?

Judith comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Judah.

How popular is the name Judith?

Judith first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #4 in 1940, and 326 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Judith?

Judith is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ (IPA).

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