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Loralei

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Pronounced lawr-e-LIE /ˈlɔːɹ.ə.laɪ/High

Meaning: RockMedium

In 30 seconds: Loralei is an English girl's name meaning 'rock'. It is a modern respelling of the German Lorelei.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningRock
U.S. rank (2024)#2902 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,745

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119402024

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

History & Origin

Loralei is recorded as English with the meaning 'rock', the sense tied to the famous Rhine rock-name Lorelei. This spelling reshuffles the vowels of the original while keeping the same flowing, musical sound. The 'rock' meaning links it back to the legend of the cliff above the Rhine.

The three-syllable name has a lyrical, song-like quality that matches its romantic origin. Actress Lorelei Linklater (born 1994) carries the standard form of the name.

Did you know? Loralei is a spelling variant of Lorelei, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'rock' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Loralei — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lorelei Linklater (1994–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Loralei…

Lorelei— The German source name Loralei respells, sharing the 'rock' meaning.
Lorelai— A close spelling variant of the same Rhine rock-name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Loralei mean?

Loralei is usually explained as meaning 'rock' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Loralei?

It's commonly said lawr-e-LIE /ˈlɔːɹ.ə.laɪ/.

Is Loralei a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Loralei is used as a girl name.

How popular is Loralei?

In 2024, Loralei ranked #2902 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.