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Jorawar

joh-RAH-war · Brave, courageous; a term of endearment in Punjabi meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,249
Babies named in 2025
24
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 71,170 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2020

Rising since 2020, #4,249 for boys today.

Popularity of Jorawar since 2016

Babies named Jorawar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

816242020Most births 2025Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s34
2020s96

Meaning & origin

Jorawar first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, making it a very recent addition to the naming landscape. It has been on a rising trajectory since 2020, and in its peak year so far, 2025, it ranked 4,249th with an incidence of 1 in 71,170 births. The name is concentrated in California, reflecting its popularity among the Sikh diaspora there. As a modern coinage from a term of endearment, Jorawar avoids the weight of historical associations while carrying a warm, affectionate meaning.

Jorawar originates from Punjabi, where it is a term of endearment meaning 'darling' or 'beloved', akin to 'sweetheart' in English. It is also used as a given name among Sikhs, carrying connotations of bravery and courage. The name gained some popularity in the 2010s and 2020s among the Sikh diaspora.

Where Jorawar is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Jorawar” around the world

Where Jorawar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • New Zealand

    15

    babies in 2025

Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jora, Jor

Variants: Joravar

Sibling names for Jorawar

Names that share Jorawar's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Jorawar?
Jorawar is a Punjabi term of endearment meaning 'darling' or 'beloved', and also translates to 'brave' or 'courageous'.
How popular is the name Jorawar?
In 2025, Jorawar ranked 4,249th in the United States, with about 1 in every 71,170 boys given the name that year.
Is Jorawar a boy's or girl's name?
Jorawar is predominantly used as a boy's name, though it may be used unisexually in some contexts.