Jorah

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-ah /ˈdʒɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure); also a Game of Thrones knight (Jorah Mormont); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Autumn rain: Jorah is Hebrew for 'the early/autumn rain' — and a loyal Game of Thrones knight. Soft, devout, and bold.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningFrom Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure); also a Game of Thrones knight (Jorah Mormont); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3892 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 276

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

Jorah comes from Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure in the Book of Ezra), and is also the name of a loyal knight in Game of Thrones (Jorah Mormont; routes layered, which we note). A soft, devout, bold name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, autumn-rain at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jorah means 'autumn rain, the early rain' in Hebrew (a returning exile in Ezra) — and is the loyal knight Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones; soft yet bold.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Jorah — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorah mean?

Jorah is Hebrew for 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure), and a Game of Thrones knight; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jorah?

It's said JOR-ah /ˈdʒɔr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jorah a boy or girl name?

Jorah is a boy's name.

How popular is Jorah?

Jorah is a rare name in the U.S.