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Jordana

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Pronounced jor-DAH-nah /dʒɔrˈdɑ.nɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine of Jordan — from Hebrew yarden, 'to flow down, descend' — the river JordanHigh

In 30 seconds: The flowing river, made feminine: Jordana is the graceful form of Jordan — Hebrew 'to flow down'. Worldly, melodic, and timeless.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFeminine of Jordan — from Hebrew yarden, 'to flow down, descend' — the river Jordan

U.S. rank (2025)#4930 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,434

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

Jordana is a feminine form of Jordan — from Hebrew yarden, 'to flow down, descend', the name of the river where Jesus was baptized. Popular in Hebrew and Spanish-speaking communities, it's both classic and lyrical.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, flowing at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? The river Jordan — from Hebrew yarden, 'flowing down' — gives both Jordan and Jordana their watery, descending grace.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jordana — root etymology

Variations

JordanJordannaYordana

Nicknames

JordiDana

Famous Bearers

★Jordana Brewster (1980-)
American actress known for her role as Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious film franchise
★Jordana Spiro (1977-)
American actress and filmmaker known for her roles in the TV series My Boys and the film Night Comes On
★Jordana Beatty (1999-)
Australian actress who played the title role in the film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

If you like Jordana…

Jordan— the name it feminizes

Jordyn— a fellow Jordan form

Adriana— a companion flowing -ana name

Johanna— another classic -anna name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jordana mean?

Jordana is the feminine of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden, 'to flow down'.

How do you pronounce Jordana?

It's said jor-DAH-nah /dʒɔrˈdɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jordana a boy or girl name?

Jordana is a girl's name.

How popular is Jordana?

Jordana is a rare name in the U.S.