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Loralie

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Pronounced LOR-ə-lee /ˈlɔr.ə.li/High

Meaning: -ie spelling of Lorelei/Loralei — from German, 'the lurking/luring rock' (a Rhine cliff where a siren sang)Medium

In 30 seconds: The siren's rock: Loralie spells Lorelei — 'the luring rock' — with a soft -ie. Lyrical, romantic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
Meaning-ie spelling of Lorelei/Loralei — from German, 'the lurking/luring rock' (a Rhine cliff where a siren sang)
U.S. rank (2025)#5332 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219252025

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

Loralie is a spelling of Lorelei/Loralei — from German, 'the lurking or luring rock', a steep Rhine cliff where, in legend, a beautiful siren's song doomed boatmen. A lyrical, romantic name; the -alie styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Lorelai. Rare, the-luring-rock at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lorelei is a rock on the Rhine where a siren's song lured sailors to wreck (German, 'lurking/luring rock') — Loralie is a softened -alie spelling; lyrical and romantic.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Lorelei — root etymology

Variations

LoreleiLorelaiLoralei

Nicknames

Lora

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Lorelei— the German spelling
Lorelai— a fellow spelling
Loralai— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loralie mean?

Loralie spells Lorelei — German 'the lurking/luring rock' (the Rhine siren).

How do you pronounce Loralie?

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

Is Loralie a boy or girl name?

Loralie is a girl's name.

How popular is Loralie?

Loralie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Lorelei is more common.

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