What is the origin of the name Nora?

Nora is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nora?

In 2023, 6,128 babies were named Nora in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Nora is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Popular Irish

Births Last Year: 6,128 →

All-Time Total: 164,733

Peak Year: 2021

Nora is a name of Irish origin, derived from the name Honora, which means "honor" or "dignity."

Girl names closely related to Nora

Josephine Rory Eloise Cora Lucy Quinn Maisie Vera

Boy names closely related to Nora

Owen Henry Wesley Declan Theodore Emmett Frederick Grant

Names with similar meaning to Nora

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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