Yehudis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Yehudis is a Hebrew name that means 'praised' or 'thankful' and is the feminine form of Judah. It evolved from the name Yehuda and has historical significance in Jewish culture, particularly related to the biblical figure Judith. The name embodies traits of bravery and strength, with a positive modern perception, especially within Jewish communities.

The name Yehudis is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yehudis has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yehudis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6745th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4474th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3156th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2154th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yehudis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yehudis"

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Pronunciation

/jəˈhuːdɪs/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Yehudis is derived from the Hebrew name Yehuda, which means 'praised' or 'thankful'. It is the feminine form of Judah.

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Meaning

praised, thankful

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Language Evolution

Yehuda, Yehudis, Judith

Biblical Background

Yehudis is associated with the biblical figure Judith, known for her bravery in saving her people.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in Jewish communities during the medieval period and has remained in use, particularly among Hebrew-speaking populations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Judith, Yehuda, Yehudit

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Modern Popularity & Image

Yehudis is viewed positively, often associated with strong, brave women, particularly in Jewish culture.

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Famous People

Judith of Bethulia (biblical figure), Yehudis (historical figure in Jewish tradition)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yehudis"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Yehudis"

"Yehudis" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 11010th of 12526 10
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6745th of 19264 105
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4474th of 27321 324
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3156th of 35406 789
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2154th of 30306 1,045

Regional Popularity of "Yehudis" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Yehudis" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 52.66%
1834th/3483
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 28.34%
1268th/4475
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 15.41%
796th/5164
- 100.00%
7463rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
13.06%
586th/4487
70.13%
4784th/6822
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State-by-State Popularity of "Yehudis"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Yehudis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.