Declining since 2018, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Torah since 1997
Babies named Torah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 173 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Torah is a rare and modern name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1997. Its peak popularity came in 2010, though it has never been common. The name likely draws inspiration from the Jewish sacred text, the Torah, though its exact meaning as a given name remains of uncertain origin. In recent years, its usage has been falling since 2018, and it ranks 11,932nd as of 2025, with roughly 1 in every 229,610 female newborns receiving the name. No states recorded significant usage of Torah, underscoring its rarity. Parents choosing Torah today are often drawn to its spiritual resonance and brief, melodic sound.
The name Torah appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by the Jewish sacred text, the Torah, which is a Hebrew word meaning 'instruction' or 'law'. However, its use as a given name is a recent phenomenon, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It may also be considered a variant of the name Tora or a feminine form of Tor. The exact inspiration remains unclear and is likely a blend of cultural and phonetic influences.
Sibling names for Torah
Names that share Torah's style, for a brother or sister.
