Orah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Honor; light
Origin: Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora
Popularity: Ranked #9933 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ora, meaning honor; light.
Similar names: ora, oran, oraya, oria, orla, orpha, orya
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Orah? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Orah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Orah
What does the name Orah mean?
Orah means “Honor; light” from Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora roots.
What is the origin of the name Orah?
Orah has Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora origin. The traditional meaning is “Honor; light”.
How popular is Orah?
Orah ranked #9457 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Orah most popular?
Orah peaked in 1892 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Orah a boy or girl name?
Orah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Orahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Orah rising or falling in popularity?
Orah has risen 3350 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12807 in 2020 to #9457 in 2025.
How long has Orah been recorded?
Orah appears in birth records across 41 years — from 1882 through 2025.