Orian
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 75 babies have been named Orian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orian is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,323 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,323
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Orian is also used as a boy name, ranked #4917.
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"boundary, horizon, limit"
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French origin
"tender touch; caress"
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Shasta (Indigenous) origin
"three-peaked mountain"
#10,336 in US
English possibly Hebrew origin
"lofty or literary coinage"
#10,248 in US
Yoruba origin
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About the Name Orian
Orian is a girl name .
Is Orian a boy or girl name? Orian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,323 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,917. Orian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Orian is currently ranked #10,323 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orian include Ori, Ory, Orie, and Orikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Orian include Oriana, Orianna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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