Judea
A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning from Judea; praised.
Babies a year
20
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Judea by the numbers
Judea was given to 20 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 19 babies in 2001, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Judea. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Judea
Names that are said the same way as Judea, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Judahpraised or he will be praised1,939 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Judea, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Judea
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