Oriel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Oriel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 109 babies have been named Oriel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oriel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,298 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,298
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Oriel is also used as a boy name, ranked #3707.
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About the Name Oriel
Oriel is a girl name .
Is Oriel a boy or girl name? Oriel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,298 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,707. Oriel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Oriel is currently ranked #69,298 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oriel include Ori, Ory, Orie, and Orikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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