Jordana
Jordana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To flow down, descend.
Origin and history
Jordana is the feminine form of Jordan, originating from the Hebrew name Yarden. It refers to the Jordan River, historically associated with flowing down or descending. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but recognizable name with steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,434 babies in the United States have been named Jordana since 1880. It ranks #3025 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.5 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- NJ (10.4 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 222 |
| 1970-1980 | 359 |
| 1980-1990 | 687 |
| 1990-2000 | 629 |
| 2000-2010 | 684 |
| 2010-2019 | 653 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Jordana
- Jordana Brewster: Actress
Nicknames
Jordi, Dana, Jordie
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Jordan River, a major waterway in the Middle East.
- Jordana developed as an elegant feminine counterpart to the historically unisex name Jordan.