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At a Glance: Name: Georgia – Meaning: farmer, earth-worker – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JOR-juh
Georgia (pronounced JOR-juh) is a classic name with Greek roots that mean farmer or earth-worker, giving it a grounded, nature-connected feel alongside its timeless appeal. You might have heard it's named after the country of Georgia, itself supposedly named for Saint George, but the country's name most likely comes from an entirely different, likely Persian root — so that popular story isn't quite right. What's left is a name with real staying power and an earthy meaning of its own.
Meaning & Origin of Georgia
Meaning: Farmer, earth-worker.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Georgia is often assumed to be named after the country of Georgia, which people in turn believe was named for Saint George. Actually: The country's name almost certainly comes from a separate, likely Persian root — it isn't actually derived from Saint George, so it shouldn't be conflated with the given name's Greek 'farmer' root.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Georgia
Phonetic: JOR-juh IPA: /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
Popularity of Georgia
Georgia's ranking actually peaked back in 1882, when it sat at #81 with 320 baby girls given the name — by 2024 it had eased to #110, yet 2,458 girls received the name that year, far more than at its earliest high point.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Georgia mean?
Farmer, earth-worker. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Georgia)
How do you pronounce Georgia?
Georgia is pronounced JOR-juh (IPA: /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/).
Is Georgia a popular name right now?
Georgia peaked at #81 in 1882 and is ranked #110 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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