Rising since 1991, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Orly since 1964
Babies named Orly per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orly's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Orly is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1964. It has seen a steady upward trend since 1991 and reached its peak popularity in 2022. In 2025, it ranked 4,661, with about 1 in 55,423 babies named Orly. The name is most common in New York. Orly is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Orli, meaning 'my light,' though its exact origins are modern and creative.
Orly is a modern name that emerged in the mid-20th century, influenced by the Hebrew name Orli (אורלי), composed of or ('light') and li ('to me' or 'my'), thus 'my light.' The spelling with a 'y' is a common English respelling. It gained popularity in the United States after 1964 and has seen a steady rise since the 1990s, particularly in New York.
Where Orly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Orly
Names that share Orly's style, for a brother or sister.
