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Orly

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Pronounced OR-lee /ˈɔr.li/High

Meaning: From Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')Medium

In 30 seconds: My light: Orly is Hebrew for 'my light; light is mine'. Soft, luminous, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')

U.S. rank (2024)#5901 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 795

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

Orly comes from Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me'). A soft, luminous, modern Israeli name (it shares its sound with Orly Airport in Paris; nickname Ori). Said 'OR-lee'.

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

Did you know? Orly means 'my light; the light is mine' in Hebrew (or, 'light', plus li, 'to me') — a soft, luminous name (also the name of a Paris airport; nickname Ori).

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Orly — etymology

Variations

OrliOrlee

Nicknames

Ori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orly mean?

Orly is Hebrew for 'my light; the light is mine'.

How do you pronounce Orly?

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

Is Orly a boy or girl name?

Orly is a girl's name.

How popular is Orly?

Orly is a rare name in the U.S.