Jora
A Nepali feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "pair".
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Jora. It is a predominantly female name (91.8% of registrations). The average person named Jora today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jora births was 2023 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
2023
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,677
Tracked since 1981
Gender
Gender distribution for Jora
Jora leans heavily female at 91.8% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jora as a male name
- Ranked #11,560 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Jora as a female name
- Ranked #10,677 in 2023
- 9 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2000 (12 births)
Popularity
Jora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jora from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 51 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jora
The name Jora is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jora," which means "a pair" or "a couple." The name likely gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Jora is often associated with the concept of unity or togetherness, reflecting the idea of two individuals or entities coming together as a pair. This symbolic meaning may have held significance in Hindu cultural traditions and rituals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jora can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Jora, who was a skilled warrior and a devoted follower of the Pandava prince, Arjuna.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jora. One such figure was Jora Singh (1670-1705), a prominent Sikh warrior and military commander who served under the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh. He played a crucial role in the battles against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and loyalty.
Another historical figure with the name Jora was Jora Phul (1712-1789), a Sindhi poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literature and culture of the Sindh region in present-day Pakistan. His works, written in the Sindhi language, explored themes of spirituality, love, and social commentary.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Jora Pakhawaj (1872-1942) was a renowned tabla player and a pioneer of the Pakhawaj style of drumming. He hailed from the city of Gwalior and is credited with influencing generations of percussionists.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jora Ghose (1894-1964), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly and worked towards the betterment of the underprivileged sections of society.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jora has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the ages, each leaving their mark on history in their respective fields and regions.
People
Jora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Jora a common name?
We classify Jora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jora most popular?
The single biggest year for Jora was 2023, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jora is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jora a female name?
Yes, 91.8% of people registered as Jora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.