Lorelia
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Meaning & Origin
Lorelia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lorelia often also consider Alouette, Chancellor, Acari .
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Lorelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Lorelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorelia is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,134 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,134
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lorelia
Lorelia is a girl name .
Lorelia is currently ranked #41,134 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorelia include Lor, Lore, Lorey, Loreie, Lia, Liay, Liaie, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorelia include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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