Jordana Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jor-DAN-uh //dʒɔːrˈdænə//

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: to flow down; Latin: from the Jordan River

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jordana is derived from the Hebrew name Yarden, which means "to descend" or "to flow down." This etymology is closely linked to the Jordan River, a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the biblical tradition. The name transitioned through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before being adopted into Old French as Jordaine, which eventually evolved into the modern English form, Jordana.

The connection to the Jordan River imbues the name with historical and religious significance, as the river is mentioned numerous times in the Bible, particularly in the context of the Israelites' crossing into the Promised Land and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, which further solidified its importance in Christian tradition. Historically, the name has been associated with various figures and events.

The Jordan River itself has been a site of pilgrimage and reverence for centuries, making the name Jordana resonate with spiritual connotations. In the medieval period, names derived from geographical features, such as rivers, were common, and Jordana would have been used to evoke a sense of place and identity.

The name appears in various forms in different cultures, reflecting the widespread influence of biblical texts and the enduring legacy of the river in religious narratives. Culturally, the name Jordana has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing purity, renewal, and a connection to nature due to its association with water.

The name's feminine form, Jordana, may also be seen as a nod to the nurturing aspects often attributed to water in many cultures. This connection to the natural world and its spiritual implications has contributed to the name's lasting appeal throughout history, ensuring its presence in various linguistic and cultural contexts.

Famous people named Jordana

In this section, you will find notable people named Jordana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jordana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jordana Brewster is an actress best known for The Fast and the Furious, Dallas, and Lethal Weapon.

Fictional characters named Jordana

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Jordana is a fictional character from the novel The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. She is the daughter of the protagonist, navigating the complexities of her father's mysterious disappearance.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jordana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJennaJulietJessicaJordanJoy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jordana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JordyJorjaJolieJadaJasmineJoannaJocelyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jordana was first seen in the United States in 1960.

Jordana has ranked as high as #3907 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Jordana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jordana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jordana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jordana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 27 27
2024 36 36
2023 33 33
2022 37 37
2021 32 32
2020 35 35
2019 42 42
2018 43 43
2017 55 55
2016 67 67
2015 71 71
2014 69 69
2013 50 50
2012 83 83
2011 85 85
2010 88 88
2009 88 88
2008 62 62
2007 72 72
2006 82 82
2005 49 49
2004 70 70
2003 76 76
2002 75 75
2001 60 60
2000 50 50
1999 67 67
1998 54 54
1997 40 40
1996 57 57
1995 58 58
1994 70 70
1993 70 70
1992 66 66
1991 63 63
1990 84 84
1989 61 61
1988 70 70
1987 66 66
1986 72 72
1985 70 70
1984 58 58
1983 68 68
1982 77 77
1981 83 83
1980 62 62
1979 84 84
1978 36 36
1977 27 27
1976 32 32
1975 34 34
1974 25 25
1973 33 33
1972 27 27
1971 35 35
1970 26 26
1969 22 22
1968 19 19
1967 31 31
1966 27 27
1965 33 33
1964 15 15
1963 20 20
1962 12 12
1961 24 24
1960 19 19

Top States for Jordana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 9
45%
TX 6
30%
NJ 5
25%