Loral
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhl ]
Loral is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,415 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Loral first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 84 babies have been named Loral in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loral is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,415 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,415
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Loral is also used as a boy name, ranked #38170.
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About the Name Loral
Loral is a girl name .
Is Loral a boy or girl name? Loral is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,415 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,170. Loral is more commonly used as a girl name.
Loral is currently ranked #37,415 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loral include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loral include Loralei, Lora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis