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Orli

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How to Pronounce Orli

Pronounced OR-lee /ΛˆΙ”r.li/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine/to me' β€” 'light is mine; my light'Medium

In 30 seconds: My light: Orli is Hebrew for 'light is mine'. Luminous, bright, and warm β€” a modern Israeli favorite.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine/to me' β€” 'light is mine; my light'
U.S. rank (2025)#5665 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 489
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419742025

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

Orli comes from Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine, to me' β€” 'light is mine; my light'. A luminous, bright name across Jewish and Israeli families.

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

Did you know? Orli joins Hebrew or ('light') with li ('mine') β€” 'my light, light is mine'; a luminous, bright name, popular in Israel.
Overall data confidence 80%
Hebrew references β€” Orli β€” etymology

Variations

OrlyOrlee

Nicknames

Ori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orli mean?

Orli is Hebrew for 'light is mine; my light'.

How do you pronounce Orli?

It's said OR-lee /ΛˆΙ”r.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orli a boy or girl name?

Orli is a girl's name.

How popular is Orli?

Orli is a rare name in the U.S.

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