Orel
Pronunciation: [ AWR-uhl ]
Orel is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,109 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Orel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 6 babies have been named Orel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,109 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,109
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Orel is also used as a boy name, ranked #42314.
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About the Name Orel
Orel is a girl name .
Is Orel a boy or girl name? Orel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,109 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,314. Orel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Orel is currently ranked #38,109 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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