The baby name Lorah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOHR-ə / LOH-rah (IPA: /ˈlɔːrə/).
Lorah is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Lorah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOHR-ə / LOH-rah (IPA: /ˈlɔːrə/).
Lorah is Latin in Origin.
Rooted in the Latin laurus ("laurel"), Lorah is a modern variant of Lora/Laura, carrying the classical sense of "laurel tree," "victory," and being "crowned with laurels." The laurel wreath symbolized honor and achievement in ancient Rome, which gives the name a quiet, triumphant tone. The -h ending reflects English and German-American spelling habits and also appears as a Pennsylvania German surname, a crossover that likely supported its adoption as a given name in the United States.
As a first name, Lorah is rare but attested from the late 19th century forward, most frequently in American records. It aligns with other streamlined Laura-forms that circulated during that period. Close variants and cognates include Laura, Lora, Laure (French), Laurel, and Lara; diminutives include Lori, Lorie, Lorrie, and Laurie. The name remains uncommon today, offering a familiar meaning with a distinctive, gently vintage profile.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #149 | 3 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,118 | 24 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
Lorah is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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