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
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,504. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,235
- 2012: 2,890
- 2013: 3,508
- 2014: 4,741
- 2015: 5,330
- 2016: 5,593
- 2017: 6,067
- 2018: 5,837
- 2019: 5,936
- 2020: 5,583
- 2021: 6,281
- 2022: 6,148
- 2023: 6,027
- 2024: 6,148
- 2025: 6,380
- 2026 (projected): 6,504
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'
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Statistics
193,138
Total births since 1880
2025
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