Oralia
Oralia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Golden or relating to speech.
Origin and history
Oralia is a female given name likely derived from Latin, associated with gold or speech. It has historical roots in Spanish-speaking regions and traditional Romance language cultures. In the United States, it is a rare choice that saw its peak usage in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
5,758 babies in the United States have been named Oralia since 1880. It ranks #2252 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2044.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- NM (2.1 %)
- IL (0.44 %)
- AZ (0.34 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 364 |
| 1930-1940 | 744 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,195 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,244 |
| 1960-1970 | 689 |
| 1970-1980 | 444 |
| 1980-1990 | 328 |
| 1990-2000 | 307 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Nicknames
Ora, Lia, Orie
Fun facts
- Oralia is often linked to the Latin word 'aureus', meaning golden, or 'os', referring to mouth or speech.
- The name experienced its highest level of U.S. usage during the middle of the 20th century.