Orli

Orli - A very unique female name

Orli appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #5043. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Orli and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Orli? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Orli. The baby girl name Orli was given to 7 baby girls in 2025, ranking #4265 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 186,210 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Orli peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 3939.

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Orli is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Orli is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,790 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,790.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Orli is where you live.

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Orli origin and meaning

Hebrew

'My light' — from Hebrew or, 'light,' with the suffix -li, 'to me / mine'

Orli is a modern Hebrew name built directly from the word or, 'light.' It has been used in Israel for decades and appears in US data only from 2000, always in single figures. Its 2018 peak was just eight births, so this is a name chosen family by family, not by fashion.

Attested etymology

Orli is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Orli, pop culture references for the name Orli and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Orli

We've found the following names that sound similar to Orli, sorted by popularity.

Oralia / Orelia / Orly / Orla / Oreoluwa / Oralee / Orel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Orli

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Orli a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Orli?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OR-lee · /ˈɔːrli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Orly — Common alternate spelling, also a French place name by coincidence

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Orli for its light, literal meaning and its short, bright sound — a Hebrew name that reads easily in English.

Worth knowing

• Often misheard as Orly, the Paris airport name, which is a different word entirely