UK girl's name
Jordana
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "descending" or "the one who descends".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jordana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jordana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 26 births.
This profile covers 188 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 218 living people in the UK are called Jordana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jordana ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 26 girls were registered as Jordana.
- • Jordana ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #627 in 2001.
- • About 218 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jordana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
26 births
Estimated living
218
2026
Meaning
What does Jordana mean?
The name Jordana is a feminine form of the masculine name Jordan, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yarad," meaning "to descend" or "to flow down," and is closely linked to the river Jordan, a significant geographical and religious landmark in the Middle East.
The Jordan River is mentioned numerous times in the Bible, as it played a crucial role in several important events, such as the crossing of the Israelites into the Promised Land and the baptism of Jesus Christ. The name Jordan was likely given to the river due to its descent from the hills of Lebanon and Galilee towards the Dead Sea.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jordana can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with significant Jewish populations, such as Spain and Portugal. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jordana de Severac, a 13th-century noblewoman from the Languedoc region of France.
Throughout history, the name Jordana has been carried by several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Jordana Malaspina was an Italian poet and writer who was renowned for her contributions to the literary world. Another notable figure was Jordana de Arévalo, a Spanish writer and educator who lived in the 15th century and was known for her work on moral philosophy.
In more recent times, Jordana Brewster, an American actress born in 1980, has brought the name into the public eye through her roles in films and television shows. Jordana Spiro, an American actress and director born in 1977, is another prominent figure who has borne the name.
The name Jordana has also been carried by several influential women in various fields. Jordana Franchi, an Italian artist born in 1945, is renowned for her abstract paintings and installations. Jordana Grolnick, an American lawyer and legal scholar born in 1971, has made significant contributions to the field of international human rights law.
Throughout its history, the name Jordana has maintained a connection to its Hebrew roots and the significance of the Jordan River. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, it remains a beautiful and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jordana over time
The chart below shows babies named Jordana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jordana, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jordana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jordana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5400 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2673 | 85 | 9 |
| 1990s | #944 | 90 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jordana is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jordana. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jordana ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #627 in 2001.
Across the UK
Jordana in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#627 in 2001
8 years of NRS records, 32 total registered
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FAQ
Jordana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jordana in the UK right now?
In 2020, Jordana was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jordana most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 26 babies registered as Jordana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jordana?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "descending" or "the one who descends".
How many people are called Jordana in the UK?
A total of 188 babies have been registered as Jordana across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 32 more in Scotland.
Where is Jordana most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jordana ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #627 in 2001. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.