Ori
Girl name · Hebrew · Irish · Japanese · Latin
Meaningmy light · Hebrew
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,758 in 2024
31 babies were named Ori in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,390 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ori you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ori, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ori would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOri first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,758.
- Then vs nowOri is 6.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendOri has climbed 1,390 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,460. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlOri is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 107 babies named Ori in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Ori means “my light”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Irish and Japanese roots.
About the name Ori
Ori is a girl name of Hebrew, Irish and Japanese origin meaning “my light”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with O and ending in “-ori”. US birth records list Ori for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 23 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,758 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish namesJapanese namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 404,858 girls |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 141,243 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 56,497 girls |
Other spellings of Ori
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Ori
What does the name Ori mean?
Ori means “my light” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Ori?
Ori has Hebrew, Irish, Japanese, Latin roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Ori a boy or girl name?
Ori is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Ori?
Ori ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,758).