Essie vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Essie Rank #2,714
Orla Rank #2,516

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 vs #2714 for Essie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Orla more popular?

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Orla mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Essie and Orla boy or girl names?

Essie is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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