Holding steady.
Popularity of Orra since 1883
Babies named Orra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 | 5 |
| 1890s | 25 | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 26 | 12 |
| 1920s | 40 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Orra is a rare feminine name that saw its brief moment of popularity in the late 19th century. First recorded in 1885, it peaked in 1888 and then steadily declined into obscurity. The name's trajectory is stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a variant of Ora, meaning 'light' or 'prayer' in Hebrew, or a feminization of the Scottish surname Orr. Orra appears most often in historical records from the 1880s, but even then it was never widely used. Today, it is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon vintage name.
Orra likely emerged as a feminine variant of Ora, a Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'prayer', or as a respelling of the surname Orr, which has Scottish and Irish roots. The name saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s, but has since become rare. Its exact derivation remains unclear, and it may also be an ornamental coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Orra
Names that share Orra's style, for a brother or sister.
