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Judith is a feminine name used in English and Jewish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehuḏiṯ) meaning ‘Jewish woman’, feminine of יְהוּדִי (yehuḏi), ultimately referring to a person from the tribe of Judah. In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau." It ranked #790 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehuḏiṯ) meaning ‘Jewish woman’, feminine of יְהוּדִי (yehuḏi), ultimately referring to a person from the tribe of Judah. In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau. The entry lists its usage as English, Jewish, German, Dutch and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Judith ranked #790 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #790 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judith mean?
Judith means "Jewish woman", according to Behind the Name.
Is Judith a popular name?
Judith ranked #790 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Judith a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Judith appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Judith — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
