Orpah is a distinctive and uncommon female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'neck'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'oraph', which refers to the nape of the neck. In the Bible, Orpah is notably mentioned as the Moabite wife of Chilion, one of the two sons of Elimelech and Naomi in the Book of Ruth.
"The name Orpah experienced a notable surge in popularity between 1914 and 1923, with the peak occurring in 1923 when it reached its highest point at 15 births that year."