Oriya

A multicultural choice that could work in a number of different languages, Oriya is a bright and pretty choice, reminiscent of popular Arya/Aria and Aurora.

From its Hebrew origins, it combines the elements ori and yah to create the evocative meaning "light of Yahweh". From Japanese, it could blend ori with ya giving it the meaning "woven night", though different definitions are possible, depending on the kanji used.

Oriya is also a place name in India.

Pronounced oh-REE-yuh.

As of October 2026, Oriya ranked #9937 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7845 for girls in 2024.