Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Judith
Judith is one of those rare names that reads modern and timeless at once. At its root, Judith means "Woman of Judea", an old idea that still resonates with parents looking for substance under the sound. With Hebrew provenance, Judith reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. In our editorial review, Judith ranked highly on cross-cultural recognizability, an underrated factor for families with multilingual surnames.
Recent SSA rankings put Judith in the top 250 of US baby names — a popular pick that still feels personal. Compared with names of similar style, Judith has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. It pairs naturally with vintage middles and modern surnames alike, which is part of why it shows up across so many shortlists. Other names that frequently appear on the same shortlists include Judyth, Jedidiah, Jedediah; we cover all of them, plus middle-name pairings, further down.
Judith meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Woman of Judea
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Judith to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Judith as J·U·D·I·T·H, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Judith is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Judith variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Juditha, Judithe, Judithy, Judit.
- Nicknames: Jud and J.
- Middle names: Pair Judith with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Judith middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Judyth, Jedidiah, Jedediah, Judah, Judson — full picks on the sibling names for Judith guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Judith? Browse our names like Judith guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Judith
What does the name Judith mean?
Judith means "Woman of Judea" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Judith?
Judith originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Judith?
Judith has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Judith a boy's or girl's name?
Judith is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Judith in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Judith sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Judith?
Names that share Judith's sound and style include Judyth, Jedidiah, Jedediah, Judah, Judson.
What middle names pair well with Judith?
Good middle-name fits for Judith pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Judith is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Judith is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Judith?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Judith share its rhythm without rhyming — Judyth, Jedidiah, Jedediah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.