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Loralee

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Pronounced LOR-uh-lee /ˈlɔːr.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A compound of Lora (from Laura/Laurel, 'the laurel') and Lee ('meadow; wood; clearing'), also echoing the German Lorelei (a legendary Rhine siren). Warm and folk-song sweet.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet compound name: Loralee joins Lora ('laurel') and Lee ('meadow'), with a nod to Lorelei (said 'LOR-uh-lee'). Warm and folksy.

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MeaningA compound of Lora (from Laura/Laurel, 'the laurel') and Lee ('meadow; wood; clearing'), also echoing the German Lorelei (a legendary Rhine siren). Warm and folk-song sweet.

U.S. rank (2023)#10020 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,799

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Loralee joins Lora (from Laura/Laurel) and Lee ('meadow; wood'), echoing the German Lorelei. It reads warm and folksy, an Americana-flavored compound — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOR-uh-lee').

It appears rarely, in the country-sweet name family. Rare, warm, and folksy.

Did you know? Loralee pairs Lora ('the laurel') with Lee ('meadow; clearing') — and chimes with Lorelei, the legendary siren of the Rhine — for a warm, folk-song feel (said 'LOR-uh-lee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Loralee — Lora + Lee compound; echoes Lorelei

Variations

LoraleiLoreleiLauralee

Nicknames

LoraLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loralee mean?

Loralee joins Lora ('the laurel') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), and echoes Lorelei.

How do you pronounce Loralee?

It's said LOR-uh-lee /ˈlɔːr.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loralee a boy or girl name?

Loralee is a girl's name.

How popular is Loralee?

Loralee is a rare name in the U.S.