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Torah

♀ Girl

Pronounced TOH-ruh /ˈtoʊ.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Torah, 'instruction; teaching; law' — the name of the sacred scripture, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. A reverent word, used here respectfully as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Hebrew word name: Torah means 'instruction; teaching,' the sacred scripture (said 'TOH-ruh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Torah, 'instruction; teaching; law' — the name of the sacred scripture, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. A reverent word, used here respectfully as a given name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13082 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 297

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019972025

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

The girl's name Torah comes from Hebrew, 'instruction; teaching; law', and names the sacred Hebrew scripture. It is used respectfully as a given name with deep meaning. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as reverent (said 'TOH-ruh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, reverent, and meaningful.

Did you know? Torah is the Hebrew word for 'instruction; teaching; law' and names the sacred scripture — the first five books of the Hebrew Bible — a name carried respectfully (said 'TOH-ruh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Torah — Hebrew 'instruction; teaching'; the sacred scripture

Variations

ToraTorieTori

Nicknames

ToriRa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torah mean?

Torah is Hebrew for 'instruction; teaching; law' and names the sacred Hebrew scripture.

How do you pronounce Torah?

It's said TOH-ruh /ˈtoʊ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torah a boy or girl name?

Torah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Torah?

Torah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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