Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: Luring Cliff, Siren, Lure to the Rocks
Pronunciation: LAWR-uh-lie, /ˈlɔːrəlaɪ/, L AO R IH L AY
Popularity Rank: #33,538
The name Lorelei is derived from German folklore, where Lorelei was a beautiful siren who lured sailors to their death with her enchanting voice. The name is associated with beauty and allure.
The name Lorelei is of German origin and means Luring Cliff, Siren, Lure to the Rocks, Beautiful siren from German folklore. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lorelei is commonly found in United States of America, France, Canada, and 36 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LAWR-uh-lie
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlɔːrəlaɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AO R IH L AY
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Lorelei is recorded 1,032 times globally, ranking it as the 33,538th most common name worldwide.
Lorelei is most prevalent in United States of America, with 369 occurrences, making it the 6,336th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Lorelei is found among 1 in every 4450 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #6,336 | 1 : 4,903 |
| France | #4,427 | 1 : 4,450 |
| Canada | #5,115 | 1 : 5,095 |
| United Kingdom | #12,484 | 1 : 14,816 |
| Mexico | #14,625 | 1 : 24,346 |
| Italy | #26,001 | 1 : 39,418 |
| Philippines | #3,980 | 1 : 11,036 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lorelei from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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