Lorelay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lorelay means 'rock of lore' and is associated with beauty and allure.
Meaning of the Name Lorelay
Lorelay is a variant spelling of the name Lorelei, which is derived from German folklore. Lorelei was the name of a mythical water sprite or siren who lured sailors to their deaths in the Rhine River. The name is composed of the elements 'lore' meaning 'lore' or 'knowledge' and 'lei' meaning 'rock'. Lorelay is associated with beauty, enchantment, and a powerful allure.
Popularity of the Name Lorelay
The popularity for the name Lorelay peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 6 births, which ranked number 25,053 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Lorelay had the most female births in 2016 with 6, which ranked number 14,320 out of 18,860 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Lorelay
Popularity of Lorelay by State
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