Nora
Nora is derived from the Latin name Honora, meaning "honor" or "dignity." It also has roots in Arabic where it means "light," and has been used independently across many cultures for centuries.
Current Popularity
#22 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple spelling with minimal variation (occasionally spelled Norah)
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
- •Strong literary presence in classic works like Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'
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Famous People
Nora Ephron
Screenwriter and Director
Nora Roberts
Bestselling Romance Author
Nora Jones
Grammy-winning Singer-Songwriter
Nora Fatehi
Actress and Dancer
Statistics
186,719
Total births since 1880
2021
Peak year
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