Torah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Torah means 'instruction' or 'teaching' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Torah
The name Torah is of Hebrew origin and it means 'instruction' or 'teaching'. The Torah is the central text of Judaism and is considered to be the holy scripture of the Jewish faith. It consists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Pentateuch, which include Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The Torah contains laws, commandments, stories, and teachings that guide Jewish religious and ethical practices.
Popularity of the Name Torah
The popularity for the name Torah peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,135 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Torah had the most female births in 2010 with 26, which ranked number 5,245 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Torah has increased over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among females, Torah has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Torah
- 10 Year Trend of Torah: 12.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Torah: 12.50%
Popularity of Torah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Torah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Torah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Torah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Torah
- Total Births of Torah: 9 (1.18%)
- Female Births of Torah: 9 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Torah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Torah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.