Orion

Pronunciation: [ ohr-EYE-uhn ]

Girl Name #4,389 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4389, Orion is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Orion is a girl name, recorded for 32 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ohr-EYE-uhn.

Parents who love the name Orion often also consider Ora, Orpha, Orilla .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,389
Total SSA Count: 32

Nicknames

Ori Ory Oriie

Also a Boy Name

Orion is also used as a boy name, ranked #326.

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Similar Names

Ora Orpha Orilla Ora Orville Orval Orin Orlando

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orion

Is Orion a boy or girl name?

Orion is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4389. As a boy name, it is ranked #326. Orion is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Orion?

Orion is pronounced ohr-EYE-uhn.

How popular is the name Orion?

Orion is currently ranked #4389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Orion?

Common nicknames for Orion include Ori, Ory, and Oriie.

Is Orion a common or rare name?

Orion is an uncommon name, ranked #4389 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Orion

Orion is a girl name .

Is Orion a boy or girl name? Orion is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,389 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #326. Orion is more commonly used as a boy name.

Orion is currently ranked #4,389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Orion include Ori, Ory, and Oriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.