Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Jora since 1981
Babies named Jora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 | 0 |
| 2000s | 51 | 0 |
| 2010s | 23 | 0 |
| 2020s | 38 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jora is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. It remains uncommon: as of 2025, it ranks 11,932 nationally, with approximately 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2000, but has been declining since 2022. Its origins are unclear; it may be an invented spelling or a variant of Zora ('dawn') or Jorah. Jora has not appeared in any state-level top rankings, reflecting its niche appeal. The name's simplicity and short, vowel-ending sound align with contemporary naming trends favoring names like Nora and Kai.
Jora is a modern given name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely an invented name or a respelling of Zora (from Slavic 'zora' meaning 'dawn') or a feminine counterpart to Jorah (perhaps from Hebrew 'yoreh' meaning 'rain'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and saw peak usage in 2000, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jori
Sibling names for Jora
Names that share Jora's style, for a brother or sister.
