Nora: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NOR-uh · 2 syllables
Nora means “honor (from Honora); also short for Eleanor”, from Irish and Latin.
Short form of Eleanor or, rarely, of Honora.
- Meaning
- honor (from Honora); also short for Eleanor
- Origin
- Irish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- NOR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #20
- US babies a year
- about 6,198 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Classic
How popular is Nora?
Nora was the #20 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,386 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Most popular in Minnesota (#4), Vermont (#4), Montana (#5), New Hampshire (#6), South Dakota (#7), Wisconsin (#7), Connecticut (#8), Massachusetts (#8).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #20 |
| England & Wales | #153 |
| Scotland | #157 |
| Northern Ireland | #129 |
| Ireland | #62 |
| France | #101 |
| Norway | #3 |
| Canada | #19 |
| Australia | #73 |
How old are people named Nora?
Half of US adults named Nora are older than 55; most are between 19 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Nora
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Nora have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Nora
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Rising girl names
- Irish girl names
- Latin girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Nora
What does the name Nora mean?
Nora means “honor (from Honora); also short for Eleanor”. It comes from Irish and Latin.
How do you pronounce Nora?
Nora is pronounced NOR-uh.
How popular is the name Nora?
Nora was the #20 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,386 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Nora?
Half of US adults named Nora are older than 55. Most are between 19 and 84.