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Jorja

Girl name · 288 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jorja: 288 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 35 births in 2007.

Of Italian and English origin, Jorja first gained ground as a phonetic spelling of Georgia, the name of the country and the female form of George, derived from the Greek *geōrgos* meaning ‘farmer’ or ‘earth-worker’. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Australian actress Jorja Fox, best known for playing Sara Sidle on the long-running TV series *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, which brought the name into the global spotlight. In Scotland, the variant Georgia has been consistently popular, but the Jorja spelling saw a notable surge in the 2000s, likely influenced by Fox's fame. The variant also nods to the Scottish pronunciation of ‘George’, where the ‘g’ can soften, giving it a distinct and modern feel compared to its traditional counterpart.