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Orlaith

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Pronounced OR-lah /ˈɔr.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Orlaith/Orfhlaith — 'golden princess; golden lady' (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a princess/sovereignty')Low

In 30 seconds: A golden princess; golden lady: Orlaith is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'OR-lah').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Orlaith/Orfhlaith — 'golden princess; golden lady' (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a princess/sovereignty')
U.S. rank (2025)#14486 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Orlaith comes from the Irish Orlaith/Orfhlaith — 'golden princess; golden lady' (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a princess/sovereignty'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'OR-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families, borne by medieval Irish queens. Rare, a-golden-princess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Orlaith means 'golden princess' in Irish (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a princess') — a lyrical, regal name (borne by medieval Irish queens; said 'OR-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Orlaith — Irish etymology

Variations

OrlaOrlaghOrfhlaith

Nicknames

Orla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orlaith mean?

Orlaith is Irish for 'golden princess; golden lady' (or, 'gold', + flaith, 'a princess').

How do you pronounce Orlaith?

It's said OR-lah /ˈɔr.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the -aith is nearly silent).

Is Orlaith a boy or girl name?

Orlaith is a girl's name.

How popular is Orlaith?

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

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