Jorah

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOR-uh /ˈdʒɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Jorah appears as a minor biblical Hebrew name (sometimes glossed 'autumn rain' or 'harvest'); it is also widely known as a male character (Jorah Mormont) in Game of Thrones. As a girl's name it reads modern; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, modern name: Jorah is an obscure biblical name and a Game of Thrones character (said 'JOR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningJorah appears as a minor biblical Hebrew name (sometimes glossed 'autumn rain' or 'harvest'); it is also widely known as a male character (Jorah Mormont) in Game of Thrones. As a girl's name it reads modern; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12697 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Jorah draws on an obscure biblical Hebrew name and the pop-culture fame of Jorah Mormont (a male Game of Thrones character), which we note. The girl usage is modern and its route uncertain, which we note. A gentle, two-beat pick (said 'JOR-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Jorah is a rare biblical Hebrew name — sometimes glossed 'autumn rain' — better known today as the loyal Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones. As a girl's name its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'JOR-uh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jorah — Obscure biblical Hebrew name; also GoT male character; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

JoRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorah mean?

Jorah is a minor biblical Hebrew name (sometimes glossed 'autumn rain'); it's also a Game of Thrones character. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jorah?

It's said JOR-uh /ˈdʒɔːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jorah a boy or girl name?

Jorah is used here as a girl's name; note that Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones is a male character.

How popular is Jorah?

Jorah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.