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Loreley

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Pronounced LOR-uh-ly /ˈlɔːr.ə.laɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Lorelei, the rock and legendary siren of the Rhine whose song lured sailors; the name is often linked to 'murmuring rock; lurking rock.' Romantic and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A legendary name: Loreley is a form of Lorelei, the Rhine siren (said 'LOR-uh-ly'). Romantic and lyrical.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningA spelling of Lorelei, the rock and legendary siren of the Rhine whose song lured sailors; the name is often linked to 'murmuring rock; lurking rock.' Romantic and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2024)#16645 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020062024

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

Loreley is a form of Lorelei, the siren and cliff of German Rhine legend, linked to 'murmuring rock.' It reads lyrical and storied — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOR-uh-ly').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and storied.

Did you know? Loreley spells Lorelei — the Rhine rock and its legendary siren, whose song lured sailors — a romantic name often tied to 'murmuring rock' (said 'LOR-uh-ly').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Loreley — Lorelei form; Rhine legend

Variations

LoreleiLorelaiLoralei

Nicknames

LoriLey

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Lorelei— the standard spelling
Lorelai— a spelling cousin
Laurel— a like Lor- name
Lore— a short cousin in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loreley mean?

Loreley is a form of Lorelei, the legendary siren and rock of the German Rhine.

How do you pronounce Loreley?

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

Is Loreley a boy or girl name?

Loreley is a girl's name.

How popular is Loreley?

Loreley is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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