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Oriya

♀ Girl

Pronounced or-EE-ah /ɔrˈi.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew, 'my light; the Lord is my light' (or, 'light', + Yah, 'the Lord'); also an Indian language/people name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My light; light of God: Oriya is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'or-EE-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew, 'my light; the Lord is my light' (or, 'light', + Yah, 'the Lord'); also an Indian language/people name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7845 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042024

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

Oriya comes from Hebrew, 'my light; the Lord is my light' (or, 'light', + Yah, 'the Lord'); it is also an Indian language/people name (Odia; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'or-EE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-light at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Oriya means 'my light; the Lord is my light' in Hebrew (or, 'light', + Yah, 'the Lord') — a lyrical, devout name (also an Indian language name; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'or-EE-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Oriya — routes layered

Variations

OriaOriyahOrya

Nicknames

Ori

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If you like Oriya…

Ori— a short form
Oriana— a sound-neighbor Ori- girls' name
Liora— a fellow Hebrew 'light' girls' name
Moriah— a companion -iah Hebrew girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oriya mean?

Oriya is Hebrew for 'my light; the Lord is my light'; also an Indian language name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Oriya?

It's said or-EE-ah /ɔrˈi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oriya a boy or girl name?

Oriya is a girl's name here.

How popular is Oriya?

Oriya is a rare name in the U.S.

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