Jorah Boy
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
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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, Tennessee, California, and Florida. 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 21 |