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Orchid

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Pronounced OR-kid /ˈɔr.kɪd/High

Meaning: From the word orchid — an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis); a flower/word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The orchid flower: Orchid is a flower-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningFrom the word orchid — an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis); a flower/word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9374 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 295

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

Orchid comes from the word orchid — an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis); a flower/word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'OR-kid').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern flower name. Rare, the-orchid-flower at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Orchid is the name of an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis) — a crisp, botanical name (we note the word; said 'OR-kid').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Orchid — flower/word-name

Variations

Orchyd

Nicknames

Orchie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orchid mean?

Orchid is the name of an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Orchid?

It's said OR-kid /ˈɔr.kɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orchid a boy or girl name?

Orchid is a girl's name.

How popular is Orchid?

Orchid is a very rare name in the U.S.