Jorah Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOR-ah / /ˈdʒɔːrə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'to flow'; English: 'a form of George'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Jorah is derived from the root meaning 'to flow,' often associated with water and life. In English contexts, it is considered a variant of George, which has its own rich history as a name of nobility and saintly figures.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jorahh
  • Jore
  • Jor

International Variants

  • Jorja (English)
  • Jorge (Spanish)
  • Georgios (Greek)

Famous people named Jorah

Jorah Mormont — character in 'Game of Thrones'.

Jorah K. — notable figure in literature.

Fictional characters named Jorah

Jorah Mormont — 'Game of Thrones'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jorah was first seen in the United States in 2014. Jorah has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Jorah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jorah (2021)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20147
201513
201611
201722
201830
201935
202035
202130
202225
202319
202421