Norah
Norah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Norah
- A female given name, a pseudo-Hebrew spelling of Nora, diminutive of Eleonora or Honora.
How popular is Norah?
Since 1880, 33,869 girls and 129 boys in the U.S. have been named Norah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #2494 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #262 for girls, with 1,191 babies given the name.
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Norah FAQ
What does the name Norah mean?
A female given name, a pseudo-Hebrew spelling of Nora, diminutive of Eleonora or Honora.
How popular is the name Norah?
Since 1880, 33,869 girls and 129 boys in the U.S. have been named Norah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #2494 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #262 for girls, with 1,191 babies given the name.
Is Norah a boy or girl name?
Norah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,869 girls and 129 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.