Orli
- Meaning
- Light for me; my light
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Orli mean?
Orli means “Light for me; my light”.
Orli is a Hebrew name built around or, meaning light, with li meaning for me. It is often expressed in English as my light or light for me. That construction gives the name an intimate, personal meaning, making it especially appealing to families who want a light-related name whose wording feels like a direct expression of affection.
Orly is an alternative Roman-letter spelling of the same Hebrew name. Its resemblance to the French place and airport called Orly is a separate association, so the Hebrew meaning does not depend on France. Orli’s four letters and two clear syllables make it compact, but it is already a full given name rather than a required shortening of something longer. The final i keeps its Hebrew transliteration particularly visible.
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How popular is Orli?
United States · 2025Explore how often Orli is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #5,665 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Orli
- 22 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 24.1% Fewer than 2024
Orli over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #5,665 | 22 |
| 2024 | Girls | #4,746 | 29 |
| 2023 | Girls | #5,691 | 22 |
| 2022 | Girls | #6,158 | 20 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,523 | 23 |
| 2020 | Girls | #5,133 | 25 |
| 2019 | Girls | #5,750 | 22 |
| 2018 | Girls | #5,738 | 22 |
| 2017 | Girls | #6,740 | 18 |
| 2016 | Girls | #6,357 | 20 |
| 2015 | Girls | #7,522 | 16 |
| 2014 | Girls | #7,227 | 17 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- All (Germanic); other meanings depend on the name tradition
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