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Oracle

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Pronounced OR-uh-kul /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/Medium

Meaning: Oracle is an English word name from Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy or wise counsel.' Used here as a rare, bold word name for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Oracle means 'a source of wisdom or prophecy' (said 'OR-uh-kul'). Striking and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningOracle is an English word name from Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy or wise counsel.' Used here as a rare, bold word name for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#16653 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120152025

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

Oracle is an English word name from the Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy; wise counsel.' It reads as a bold, mystical choice, rare in the U.S. and used here for a girl, which we note (said 'OR-uh-kul').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a word name. Rare, bold, and mystical.

Did you know? Oracle is a word name from Latin oraculum ('a source of prophecy or wise counsel') — a striking, mystical pick used here for a girl, which we note (said 'OR-uh-kul').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Oracle — English word name; Latin oraculum

Variations

OracelOrakleOracle

Nicknames

OraRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oracle mean?

Oracle is an English word name from Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy or wise counsel.'

How do you pronounce Oracle?

It's said OR-uh-kul /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oracle a boy or girl name?

Oracle is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Oracle?

Oracle is a rare name in the U.S.

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