Oral

Pronunciation: [ AWR-uhl ]

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Boy Name #19,700 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Oral is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AWR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Oral often also consider Jakiah, Harlie, Mackie .

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Historical Record

Oral first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 686 babies have been named Oral in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Oral is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,700 for boy names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,700
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oral

Is Oral a boy or girl name?
Oral is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19700. As a girl name, it is ranked #71183. Oral is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Oral?
Oral is pronounced AWR-uhl.
How popular is the name Oral?
Oral is currently ranked #19700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Oral a common or rare name?
Oral is an uncommon name, ranked #19700 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Oral?
Oral pairs well with Jakiah, Harlie, Mackie, Ellen in style and sound.

About the Name Oral

Oral is a boy name .

Is Oral a boy or girl name? Oral is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,700 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,183. Oral is more commonly used as a boy name.

Oral is currently ranked #19,700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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