Updated May 30, 2023

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Latin : Dignified
  • French : Nobleman
  • Greek : The bright one; honor; light

What does Norah mean and stand for?

The name Norah is of Latin origin and means "dignified." It is a variant of Nora.

Syllables: 2

Girl name variations

Honor

Honor

- 4% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honore

Honore

0 % this year
Neutral
Rare
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Honour

Honour

+ 52% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honora

Honora

- 58% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honoria

Honoria

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Nora

Nora

- 2% this year
Feminine
Common
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Noria

Noria

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Norry

Norry

0 % this year
Neutral
Rare
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Honner

Honner

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honorah

Honorah

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honnor

Honnor

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honorin

Honorin

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honorine

Honorine

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Honourah

Honourah

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Norine

Norine

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Noreen

Noreen

+ 30% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Norina

Norina

- 25% this year
Feminine
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Norah

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Norah has been decreasing in popularity after a brief five-year uptick. It reached its peak rank of 136 in 2017. Its sister spelling, Nora, is much more popular.

However, it is the 1st most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Norah was at its peak popularity in July 2019.

Norah really became popular after the success of singer Norah Jones. Other notable namesakes include journalist Norah Morahan O’Donnell, novelist Norah Margaret Ruth Cordner James, and gymnast Norah Irene Flatley. This particular spelling hasn't been used often in pop culture, but it has appeared in the hit Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Where is it Popular?

Norah was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Norah

  • Nor
  • Nory
  • Rah

Pairs well with these middle names

 

 

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Meaning and Origin of Norah