Girl · #12,425 in 2026

Jordania

The longfin sculpin is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Jordaniidae, a small family of sculpins. This species is found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. This species is the only known member of its genus, Jordania.

Current Rank
#12,425
Peak Rank
#12,425 (1998)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
1998
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#12425
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jordania

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The longfin sculpin is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Jordaniidae, a small family of sculpins. This species is found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. This species is the only known member of its genus, Jordania.

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Etymology
The longfin sculpin's genus name, Jordania , honours David Starr Jordan who Starks said was his "teacher in ichthyology". Starks did not explain his choice of specific name but in 1898 Jordan and Barton Warren Evermann suggested that it was a compound of zona , "zone" or "band", and opi , meaning "window" or "hole", an allusion to the dark bar half as wide as eye, running from eye downward across cheek to anterior end of interopercle, edged on each side by a pale streak.

The Story of Jordania

Jordania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 6 Jordanias were born — ranking #12,425 that year. As of 2026, Jordania ranks #12,425 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Jordanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jordania

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jordania is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jordania

What does the name Jordania mean?
The longfin sculpin is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Jordaniidae, a small family of sculpins. This species is found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. This species is the only known member of its genus, Jordania.
How popular is Jordania in 2026?
In 2026, Jordania ranks #12,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jordania most popular?
Jordania reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #12,425 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Jordania a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jordania is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jordania?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jordania include Selestina, Merriah, Saleana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jordania

Jordania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Jordania's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #12,425. Use the chart and map above to compare Jordania's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.