Orah

Girl name

Orah has been given to 291 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1892.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

291

Peak year

1892 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Orah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Oragirl

44,894 babies since 1880

Norahgirl

33,998 babies since 1880

Oranboy

4,447 babies since 1880

Oralboy

3,308 babies since 1880

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Attiegirl

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Doshagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Orah?

Orah has been given to 291 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Orah peak?

Orah peaked in 1892, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Orah a girl or boy name?

Orah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Orah are girls).

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