girl's name
Orfhlaith
OR-lah (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 50
Orfhlaith is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #441. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1980, when 4 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orfhlaith Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 14 |
How Popular Is Orfhlaith?
In 1999, Orfhlaith was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #441 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Orfhlaith Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orfhlaith
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orfhlaith Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orfhlaith over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orfhlaith
- Irish OR-lah
Sibling Names for Orfhlaith
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orfhlaith — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orfhlaith
How popular is the name Orfhlaith?
In 1999, Orfhlaith was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #441 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Orfhlaith a girl's or a boy's name?
Orfhlaith is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orfhlaith?
Orfhlaith has 2 syllables.
When was Orfhlaith most popular?
Orfhlaith peaked in 1980, when 4 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.