girl's name
Orlah
OR-luh (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 176
Scotland
#650
2024 births
Orlah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Orlah is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orlah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 36 |
How Popular Is Orlah?
In 2024, Orlah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Orlah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orlah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orlah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orlah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orlah
- English OR-luh
Sibling Names for Orlah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orlah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orlah
How popular is the name Orlah?
In 2024, Orlah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Orlah a girl's or a boy's name?
Orlah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orlah?
Orlah has 2 syllables.
When was Orlah most popular?
Orlah peaked in 2016, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Orlah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Orlah currently ranks #650 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.