Girl · #9,478 in 2026

Torah

The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. In Rabbinical Jewish tradition it is also known as the Written Torah. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll.

Current Rank
#9,478
Peak Rank
#5,247 (2010)
Total Babies
307
5-Yr Trend
-45%
1997
First Year
2026
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#5247
Peak Rank
307
Total Count
25
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Torah

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

The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. In Rabbinical Jewish tradition it is also known as the Written Torah. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll.

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The Story of Torah

Torah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 26 Torahs were born — ranking #5,247 that year. As of 2026, Torah ranks #9,478 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 307 Torahs 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 Torah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Torah 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 Torah

What does the name Torah mean?
The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. In Rabbinical Jewish tradition it is also known as the Written Torah. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll.
How popular is Torah in 2026?
In 2026, Torah ranks #9,478 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Torah most popular?
Torah reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,247 that year with 26 babies given the name.
Is Torah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Torah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Torah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Torah include Roxi, Yvanna, Soriya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Torah

Torah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 307 births in the dataset. Torah's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,247. Use the chart and map above to compare Torah'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.