Orielle is a name of French origin, derived from the Latin word "aurum," which means "gold." This rare and unique name was likely created as a feminine form of Aurélien, a male name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. Orielle is often associated with elegance, charm, and a certain je ne sais quoi reminiscent of its French heritage. It is composed of two distinct parts: "Ori," which may be connected to the Latin word for "east" or "dawn," and "-elle," a feminine suffix found in many French names such as Isabelle and Anabelle. The name Orielle can be seen as representing a radiant and shining light, much like the precious metal from which it takes its inspiration. It is also possible that Orielle may have been influenced by the name Oriana, an Italian name of Latin origin meaning "golden," further emphasizing the connection to the precious metal and alluding to a sense of wealth or prosperity.
Orielle is not a particularly popular name, with only 5 or fewer births per year from 1982 to 2016. However, there was a significant increase in its usage in recent years, with 12 births recorded in 2023 alone, making it the most popular year for the name Orielle thus far. In total, there have been 49 babies named Orielle since 1982.