Nora: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Honor and light woven into one name.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #30
- Peak
- #28 in 2017
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nora Means
Nora is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Honor and light woven into one name.
How Popular Nora Is
Nora currently ranks #30 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 2017. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Nora
- Nora reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #28 in 2017.
- Nora has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Nora has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Nora is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
Names Like Nora
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nora
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nora.
Questions About Nora
What does Nora mean?
Nora is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Honor and light woven into one name.
How popular is Nora?
Nora currently ranks #30 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 2017. It has held steady.
Where does Nora come from?
Nora comes from Scandinavian roots. Nora reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #28 in 2017.
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