Orah
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- Hebrew
Orah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 281 baby girls have been named Orah. The name peaked in 1892 with 12 US births that year (rank #892). In 2024, ranked #10849 nationally — 9,957 places below its 1892 peak.
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Orah
If you like Orah's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orah's exact length and starting letter: Oana, Obax, Octa, Octe, Odam.
Quick Facts About Orah
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ora | "Money." | Female | Anglo |
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Compare Orah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orah against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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