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Jorja

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Pronounced JOR-jah /ˈdʒɔr.dʒɑ/High

Meaning: Phonetic spelling of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'High

In 30 seconds: Georgia, spelled exactly as sung: Jorja carries the warm 'farmer' name — peach-sweet state and all — in a streamlined phonetic dress. Actress Jorja Fox made it familiar.
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Origin MediumGreek, American
MeaningPhonetic spelling of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'
U.S. rank (2025)#3182 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,943

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619422025

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

Jorja is a phonetic spelling of Georgia — the feminine of George, from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'. Actresses and singers (Jorja Fox, Jorja Smith) gave the streamlined spelling visibility alongside the classic.

It registers thinly beside Georgia. Rare, farmer at the root, and phonetic-fresh.

Did you know? CSI's Jorja Fox and soul singer Jorja Smith both wear this spelling — proof that the phonetic Georgia has quietly built its own star roster.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Georgia — root etymology

Variations

GeorgiaGeorgieJorjah

Nicknames

JoJojo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jorja Fox (1968–present)
    American actress best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

If you like Jorja…

Georgia— the standard spelling of the same name
Georgina— the elaborated sister form
Gianna— a fellow warm two-syllable favorite
Savannah— the companion Southern-belle name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorja mean?

Jorja is a phonetic spelling of Georgia, from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'.

How do you pronounce Jorja?

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

Is Jorja a boy or girl name?

Jorja is a girl's name.

How popular is Jorja?

Jorja is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Georgia is far more common.

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