Girl name · Latin
Norah
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: variant of Nora, short form of Honora or EleanorNorah is a girl's name that is of Latin origin: variant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor. It is used in English and Irish.
- Meaning
- Variant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #262 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Norah
As a girl's name, Norah is of Latin origin: variant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor. It is used in English and Irish.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
How popular is Norah?
- US rank in 2025
- #262
- 1,191 babies, 741 per million girls
- Best rank
- #137 in 2017
- 2,156 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 33,869
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 95 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 66 per million |
| 1900s | 39 per million |
| 1910s | 22 per million |
| 1920s | 16 per million |
| 1930s | 12 per million |
| 1940s | 14 per million |
| 1950s | 12 per million |
| 1960s | 12 per million |
| 1970s | 15 per million |
| 1980s | 19 per million |
| 1990s | 20 per million |
| 2000s | 241 per million |
| 2010s | 1,014 per million |
| 2020s | 946 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154 | #137 | #140 | #144 | #152 | #160 | #192 | #201 | #223 | #262 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Norah
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- NóraHonor (Latin, girl)
- NoaMovement, motion (Hebrew, girl)
- NovaNew, a new star (Latin, girl)
- NajahSuccess (Arabic, unisex)
- NaraeWings, a native Korean word (Korean, girl)
- NogaBrightness; the planet Venus (Hebrew, girl)
- NohaMind, wisdom (Arabic, girl)
- NonaNinth (Latin, girl)
- NoyaBeauty, ornament (Hebrew, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- AlinaShort form of Adelina, Albina and names ending in -alina (Germanic, girl)
- LiamShort for William, will helmet (Germanic, boy)
- MilanGracious, dear; a short form of Slavic Mil- names (Slavic, unisex)
- AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- CelineVariant of Céline, from Caelinus, from Caelius or caelum, heaven (Latin, girl)
- ElianVariant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah (Hebrew, boy)
- AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmayaVariant of Amaia, Basque for the end (Basque, girl)
- ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
- AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
- AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- EithanVariant of Ethan, firm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- EllaShort form of names such as Elisabeth and Eleonore (Germanic, girl)
- JazielVariant of Jaasiel, God is my maker (Hebrew, boy)
- LillyVariant of Lily, the flower (English, girl)
Middle names for Norah
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- BriarThorny shrub (Old English, unisex)
- ConstanceSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- HarmonyConcord, agreement (Greek, girl)
- LeighMeadow, clearing (Old English, girl)
- MargueriteA pearl (Greek, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- PrimroseFirst rose (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
- LuciaLight, brightness (Latin, girl)
- LunaThe moon (Latin, girl)
- RosaRose flower (Latin, girl)
- SabinaSabine woman (Latin, girl)
- AlmaSoul, nourishing (Latin, girl)
- AmandaWorthy of love (Latin, girl)
- AureliaGolden (Latin, girl)
Norah: common questions
What does the name Norah mean?
Norah is of Latin origin: variant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Norah a boy or girl name?
Norah is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Norah come from?
Norah is of Latin origin: variant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor. Today it is used in English and Irish.
How popular is the name Norah?
Norah ranked #262 in the US in 2025, with 1,191 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Norah?
Names spelled like Norah include Nóra, Noa, Nova, Najah and Narae.
What middle names go with Norah?
Middle names that flow well with Norah include Amelia, Briar, Constance, Harmony and Leigh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.