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Orli

Meaning
Light for me; my light
Origin
Hebrew

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Meaning & origin

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 · 2025

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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

Girls
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Orli: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Girls#5,66522
2024Girls#4,74629
2023Girls#5,69122
2022Girls#6,15820
2021Girls#5,52323
2020Girls#5,13325
2019Girls#5,75022
2018Girls#5,73822
2017Girls#6,74018
2016Girls#6,35720
2015Girls#7,52216
2014Girls#7,22717

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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