UK girl's name
Menorah
A Hebrew name referring to a candlestick used in Jewish worship.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Menorah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Menorah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Menorah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Menorah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Menorah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 girls were registered as Menorah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Menorah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Menorah mean?
The name Menorah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "menorah," which means "lamp stand" or "candelabrum." This word is first mentioned in the Torah, the central text of Judaism, where it refers to the seven-branched golden lampstand that was used in the ancient Hebrew Temple in Jerusalem.
The menorah has a deep symbolic meaning in Jewish tradition, representing the light of God and the light of knowledge. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable Jewish symbols, dating back to ancient times. The menorah is also mentioned in several other Jewish texts, such as the Talmud and the Midrash.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Menorah can be found in the Talmud, which is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a sage named Menorah who lived in the 2nd century CE. However, it is unclear whether this was his given name or a nickname based on his knowledge of the menorah.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Menorah. One of the most famous was Menorah ben Yose, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE and was known for his expertise in Jewish law and tradition.
Another notable figure was Menorah ben Judah, a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and rabbi who lived in Spain. He wrote several important works on Jewish philosophy and theology.
In more recent times, there was Menorah Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), a prominent Hasidic rabbi and the seventh Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement. He was known for his efforts to revive and spread the teachings of Judaism around the world.
Additionally, Menorah Luz Benarroch (1862-1952) was a Sephardic Jewish educator and writer who was born in Morocco and later moved to Israel. She was known for her work in promoting education for Jewish girls and women.
While the name Menorah is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important and meaningful name within the Jewish tradition, symbolizing the enduring light of faith and knowledge.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Menorah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Menorah 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Menorah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Menorah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Menorah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Menorah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Menorah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Menorah?
A Hebrew name referring to a candlestick used in Jewish worship.
How many people are called Menorah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Menorah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.