girl's name
Orpah
OR-puh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 107
Orpah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1950 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.
- Peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orpah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Orpah?
In 1950, Orpah 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 Orpah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orpah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orpah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orpah
- English OR-puh
Sibling Names for Orpah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orpah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orpah
How popular is the name Orpah?
In 1950, Orpah 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 Orpah a girl's or a boy's name?
Orpah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orpah?
Orpah has 2 syllables.
When was Orpah most popular?
Orpah peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.