Ori
Ori is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My light.
Origin and history
Ori is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my light'. While historically less common in the United States, it has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years as a short, modern name. It is widely used in contemporary Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.
Popularity in the United States
1,619 babies in the United States have been named Ori since 1880. It ranks #3143 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1474.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.7 %)
- NY (31.8 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NJ (4.3 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 338 |
| 2010-2019 | 530 |
| 2020-2029 | 457 |
Famous people named Ori
- Ori Pfeffer: Actor
- Ori Allon: Entrepreneur, Computer Scientist
Fun facts
- The name is composed of the Hebrew root 'or' (light) combined with the possessive suffix '-i', translating directly to 'my light'.
- Over a quarter of all U.S. births registered with the male name Ori since 1880 occurred within the last few years.