Alluring enchantress or rocky cliff on the Rhine
Derived from German folklore, the name refers to a rocky headland on the Rhine River. Legend tells of a beautiful siren named Lorelei who sat on the rock and sang, distracting sailors and leading them to their doom.
About 699 girls were named Lorelei in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Lorelei — far less common.
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