Orah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 65 babies have been named Orah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,347 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,347
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Hebrew origin
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Latin origin
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Arabic origin
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About the Name Orah
Orah is a girl name .
Orah is currently ranked #12,347 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Orah include Ora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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