Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Oralia since 1912
Babies named Oralia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oralia's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 364 |
| 1930s | 744 |
| 1940s | 1,195 |
| 1950s | 1,244 |
| 1960s | 689 |
| 1970s | 444 |
| 1980s | 328 |
| 1990s | 307 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Oralia is a rare feminine name that has seen sporadic use in the United States since 1912, with its most notable period of popularity in the mid-20th century. It peaked in 1945, a time when many Spanish-influenced names were gaining broader recognition. In 2025, Oralia ranked 8,362, with an estimated 1 in 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has remained stable, showing no significant revival or decline in recent decades. While its exact origin is debated, it is widely considered a variant of Aurelia, connecting it to the Latin word for 'golden.' The name has been borne mostly in families with Spanish or Hispanic heritage, though it has also appeared in other communities. Despite its low current usage, Oralia retains a distinctive and melodic quality.
Oralia is likely a variant of Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, which derives from Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries and occasionally in English-speaking regions. Its usage peaked in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Where Oralia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ora, Lia, Ali
Sibling names for Oralia
Names that share Oralia's style, for a brother or sister.
