girl's name
Orit
oh-REET (Hebrew)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 124
Orit is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Orit is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Orit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Orit?
In 2005, Orit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orit
- Hebrew oh-REET
Sibling Names for Orit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orit
How popular is the name Orit?
In 2005, Orit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Orit a girl's or a boy's name?
Orit is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orit?
Orit has 2 syllables.
When was Orit most popular?
Orit peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.