Norah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Norah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Norah?
Norah is spelled N-O-R-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Norah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Norah is a variant of Nora, which is often a short form of Honora, derived from the Latin word “honor” meaning “honor” or “esteem.”
- Origin
- Norah is commonly associated as a variant spelling of Nora, which may derive from Honora, a Latin-derived name.
- Pronunciation
- NOR-ah · 2 syllables
Norah Popularity in 2025
Rank#262
Recorded Births1,191
- Girls usage fell 39 places to #262 and recorded 193 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Norah Mean?
Norah is a variant of Nora, which is often a short form of Honora, derived from the Latin word “honor” meaning “honor” or “esteem.”
Origin: Norah is commonly associated as a variant spelling of Nora, which may derive from Honora, a Latin-derived name.
How Do You Pronounce Norah?
PronunciationNOR-ah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Norah?
- History
- Norah is related to the names Nora and Honora, which have historical roots in Latin-based traditions.
Norah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,191 | #262 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,384 | #223 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,488 | #201 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,539 | #192 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,791 | #160 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,810 | #152 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,975 | #144 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,013 | #140 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,156 | #136 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,026 | #154 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,032 | #159 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,007 | #163 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,725 | #188 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,502 | #210 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,217 | #263 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,091 | #298 |
| 2009 | Girls | 959 | #343 |
| 2008 | Girls | 666 | #476 |
| 2007 | Girls | 689 | #468 |
| 2006 | Girls | 591 | #515 |
| 2005 | Girls | 558 | #523 |
| 2004 | Girls | 476 | #590 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Girls | 303 | #815 |
When Was Norah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
2,156 recorded births
National rank #136
2015 · Girls
2,032 recorded births
National rank #159
2016 · Girls
2,026 recorded births
National rank #154
2018 · Girls
2,013 recorded births
National rank #140
Where Norah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #120 | 7 |
| ND | #141 | 7 |
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| MA | #159 | 35 |
| KY | #160 | 28 |
| OR | #169 | 21 |
| WI | #173 | 31 |
| ME | #176 | 6 |