Orey is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my light'. It's a unisex name, derived from the Hebrew word 'or', which means 'light'. This name has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in countries like Israel and the United States.
The name Orey experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1980s with 17 births registered in 1987, followed by 12 births in 1988 and 13 births in 1989. However, there was a significant decrease in its usage as a baby name thereafter, with only five births each year from 1990 to 1993, and another five in 1996. Overall, between the years of 1915 and 1996, the name Orey had a total of 79 recorded births.