What is the origin of the name Norah?

Norah is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Norah?

In 2023, 1,374 babies were named Norah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,374 ↘

All-Time Total: 32,276

Peak Year: 2017

Norah is of Irish origin and is derived from the name Nóra, which itself is a diminutive of the name Honora.

Girl names closely related to Norah

Clara Claire Lucy Eloise Ruth Cora Lilah Rosalie

Boy names closely related to Norah

Jameson Henry Rowan Wesley Jackson August Elliot Malcolm

Names with similar meaning to Norah

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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