Jorja Girl

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOR-jah / /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/

English; variant of Georgia

Meaning

Earthworker; farmer

Historical & Cultural Background

Jorja is a modern variant of the name Georgia, which has Greek origins. The name Georgia is derived from the Greek word 'georgos,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. Jorja is often seen as a creative spelling of Georgia, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

Trend Summary

Jorja has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

JordynJoreneJovitaJovanna

Variants

  • Georgia
  • Georgina

International Variants

  • Georgina (Spanish)
  • Georgie (English)

Famous people named Jorja

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Fictional characters named Jorja

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jorja was first seen in the United States in 1942. Jorja has ranked as high as #1117 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jorja has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jorja (2024)

StateBirthsShare
KY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19425
19455
194626
194741
194847
194923
195017
195122
195220
195322
195417
195513
195614
195718
19589
195916
19605
19618
196213
196510
19665
19679
19686
19725
19737
19766
19779
19786
19799
19846
19856
19866
19876
19886
19895
199011
19916
19926
19947
19955
19967
199711
199811
199924
200024
200135
200256
2003118
2004116
2005224
2006267
2007246
2008214
2009142
2010127
2011148
201291
201375
201452
201553
201641
201730
201833
201950
202043
202142
202246
202344
202440