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Girl name

Nora

Nora is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “light, honor.” It currently ranks #25 for US girls and is rising.

Meaning
Light, honor.
Origin
Irish
US rank
#15
Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
N

Nora's popularity over time

↑ Rising
#25 in 2023Peak rank #25US SSA · girls
#1#42#83201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Nora

What does the name Nora mean?

Nora means "Light, honor." and is of Irish origin.

Is Nora a boy or girl name?

Nora is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nora?

Nora ranked #25 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been rising (peak rank #25).

How many syllables are in Nora?

Nora has 2 syllables and 4 letters.

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