Meaning and history
Órlaith is an Irish feminine name composed of ór, “gold,” and flaith, “princess,” “sovereign,” or “ruler,” and means “golden princess.” It was borne by medieval Irish royal women, including Órlaith íngen Cennétig, sister of Brian Boru. The name later revived in modern Ireland. Notable bearers include Northern Irish television personality Órlaith McAllister. Orla and Orlaith are common unaccented or Anglicized spellings, but Órlaith preserves standard Irish diacritics.
20062006: 6 births, rank #15,152
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20112011: 5 births, rank #16,764
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2018: 5 births, rank #15,682
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2020: 8 births, rank #11,090
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2023: 9 births, rank #10,312
2024: 10 births, rank #9,556
20252025: 6 births, rank #13,208
In 2025, 6 babies were recorded with the name Órlaith, ranking #13,208 among girls.