Ori
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Ori
Friendly but substantial.
Ori for girls#4525 US
Ori is a delicate feminine name with multicultural roots. In Hebrew, it means "my light" derived from "or" (light), symbolizing enlightenment and hope. In Finnish mythology, Ori refers to a majestic wild mountain reindeer. The name also appears in Japanese as a variant of "Hori," meaning "ditch or canal." As a feminine name, Ori has gained modest popularity in recent years among parents seeking short, meaningful names with cross-cultural appeal. Its simplicity and melodic quality make it versatile across different languages and cultures, while its connections to light and nature give it a spiritual and ethereal quality that resonates with modern naming trends.
Pronounced OR-ee.
As of October 2026, Ori ranked #2002 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1564 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,143 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,515 | 50 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,462 | 52 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,521 | 51 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,134 | 66 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,165 | 66 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,280 | 60 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,577 | 51 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,885 | 84 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,040 | 74 | #4,714 | 29 |
| 2024 | #1,564 | 111 | #3,856 | 39 |
| 2025 | #2,002 | 76 | #4,525 | 31 |
World rankings
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- Ori HizkiahBoth
Israeli comedian
Ori in pop culture
- Lead character in the North & South books/miniBoy
series, Ori Main.