Ori is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ori in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
About the Name Ori
Ori has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1357 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1692 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Ori is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ori
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ori per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ori in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ori has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1357 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1692 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ori is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Ori include: Ori Gordin — Ori Gordin is an IDF Major General (Aluf), who served as the commander of the Northern Command and the Home Front Command, commander of the 98th Paratroopers...; Ori Kaplan — Ori Kaplan is an Israeli jazz saxophonist and a music producer.; Ori Shochat — Ori Shochat is an Israeli record producer..
Ori does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Oris in the wild.
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UK babies named Ori (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1357 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ori
Likely around 1 other Ori in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Ori
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ori Gordin is an IDF Major General (Aluf), who served as the commander of the Northern Command and the Home Front Command, commander of the 98th Paratroopers Division, commander of the Nahal Brigade, commander of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade and commander of Sayeret Matkal.
Ori Yogev is an Israeli businessman who served as the appointed head of the Budget Division in the Ministry of Finance between 2002 and 2004. Between 2009 and 2010, he served as Chairman of the Israel National Economic Council Advisory Committee.
Ori Naftaly is an Israeli-born guitarist, composer and music producer. After founding the Ori Naftaly Band in Israel, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee and established the Southern Avenue band.