Norah Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Norah

Norah Name Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: nor-ah
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Norah Name Meaning

The name Norah means “little honor” or “little respect,” and this meaning is reflected in the personality of a Norah. People with this name are often seen as trustworthy, honest, and reliable. They are also known for their strong sense of responsibility and their ability to lead by example.

Origins of the Name Norah

The name Norah has its roots in Ireland and is a variation of the name Nóra. The name Nóra is derived from the Irish name Nóirín, which is a diminutive of the name Honora. Honora is the Latin form of the name Honorius, which means “honor” or “respect.” So, in essence, the name Norah means “little honor” or “little respect.”

Popularity of the Name Norah

Norah has been a popular name for girls for many years, but it saw a significant spike in popularity in the early 2000s. In the United States, the name Norah was the 97th most popular name for girls in 2000 and had risen to the 45th most popular name by 2010. The name Norah has also been popular in other English-speaking countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom.

Final Thoughts on the Name Norah

While the name Norah has a rich history and meaning, it’s also just a really fun name to say! Just try saying it out loud a few times. See? It’s catchy and pleasant to the ear. Plus, with the nickname options of Nori or Norie, you can have even more fun with the name.

Overall, the name Norah is a beautiful and meaningful choice for a girl’s name. With its Irish roots, the name Norah has a rich history and a lovely meaning. And with its recent spike in popularity, it’s clear that many parents agree that Norah is a great choice for their little girl. So, if you’re expecting a baby girl and looking for a name, consider Norah. You won’t regret it!

Norah Name Popularity

How popular is the name Norah? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	1,697	5	0.0004%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	1,657	5	0.0005%
1927	1,502	6	0.0005%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	1,624	5	0.0005%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	1,735	5	0.0004%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	—	0	0%
1948	—	0	0%
1949	1,891	5	0.0003%
1950	1,624	7	0.0004%
1951	1,510	11	0.0006%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	1,667	9	0.0005%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	1,565	14	0.0007%
1959	2,238	5	0.0003%
1960	1,954	7	0.0004%
1961	2,387	5	0.0003%
1962	1,968	7	0.0004%
1963	1,776	11	0.0006%
1964	2,082	6	0.0003%
1965	2,324	5	0.0003%
1966	2,117	6	0.0004%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	2,540	5	0.0003%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	2,169	7	0.0005%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	2,230	10	0.0007%
1979	—	0	0%
1980	3,173	5	0.0003%
1981	2,434	10	0.0007%
1982	2,899	6	0.0004%
1983	—	0	0%
1984	—	0	0%
1985	—	0	0%
1986	2,432	11	0.0007%
1987	2,935	6	0.0004%
1988	2,373	13	0.0008%
1989	3,230	6	0.0004%
1990	3,702	5	0.0003%
1991	—	0	0%
1992	3,771	5	0.0003%
1993	3,559	5	0.0003%
1994	3,685	5	0.0003%
1995	2,747	11	0.0007%
1996	3,452	5	0.0003%
1997	—	0	0%
1998	3,652	5	0.0003%
1999	—	0	0%
2000	2,561	16	0.001%
2001	3,880	5	0.0003%
2002	1,689	53	0.0035%
2003	831	242	0.0159%
2004	584	437	0.0287%
2005	515	531	0.0347%
2006	501	564	0.036%
2007	480	637	0.0404%
2008	470	627	0.0406%
2009	339	940	0.0629%
2010	294	1,066	0.074%
2011	262	1,196	0.0839%
2012	207	1,480	0.1039%
2013	183	1,718	0.1207%
2014	160	1,990	0.1366%
2015	157	2,020	0.1388%
2016	151	2,011	0.1395%
2017	134	2,142	0.1535%
2018	138	1,982	0.1443%
2019	138	1,957	0.1446%
2020	154	1,739	0.1366%
2021	158	1,656	0.1355%
2022	192	1,505	0.1141%

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Names Like Norah

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What names sound like Norah?

If you like how Norah sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Norah.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Nera	Candle	Hebrew
Nira	Plowed field	Hebrew
Noora	Form of Nora	English
Nore	Sun ray, shining light	Greek
Norry	Woman of honor	Latin
Noura	Light	Aramaic
Nura	Light	Aramaic

What names are similar to Norah?

Find a name that’s like Norah, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Dorah	Gift	Greek
Jorah	First rain or autumn rain	Hebrew
Lorah
Morah		Irish
Nonah	Ninth	Latin
Zorah	Dawn	Slavic

Lists With Norah

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Siblings of Norah

Mamas with kids named Norah also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Owen	Noble born	Welsh

Anna	Gracious	Hebrew

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Mariah May 10 at 11:11 am

The name Norah means light. I prayed that God would help me find a name for my baby girl and he confirmed this was to be her name when I came across it! It’s so important to me that she grows up knowing how important her impact is in this world and that she shines the light and love of Jesus to those around her. Mathew 5:14.

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- Ekunda Muriel Aug 26 at 12:54 am
  
  I so much love the Names listed here
  
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Michaela+Ballback Apr 23 at 10:31 am

I met a girl named Norah while in CNA training, and absolutely adored her and it was like we had known each other for years. At the end of our training I told her, “If I don’t get have a baby girl, I’m going to name her Norah!” I’ve not seen her since then (she moved away and Facebook wasn’t what it is now).
Norah means “light” or “the divine light”. I also chose her name for this reason. My hope and prayer is that she will light in the lives of the people she touches.
It’s also a timeless name that I feel will age with her.

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Norah Jan 22 at 11:19 am

Simple yet elegant (Def not biased because it’s my name)

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Erin Nov 22 at 7:02 pm

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Lauren Nov 13 at 7:06 am

I don’t feel like sharing…

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Sarah Jul 29 at 7:20 am

Classic name, across many different cultures

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Kimberlee Apr 9 at 10:06 am

Our first dance was to “Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones at our wedding. We also love the meaning of Norah as “light”.

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Michelle Feb 1 at 11:03 am

Choose the name based on the sound and meaning (woman of honor) which I was drawn to as I felt surrounded by news and examples of a society without grit, backbone, or honor – it was 2020 after all. I felt it was a grounded name that will serve her well in her life.

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Kate Nov 23 at 5:40 pm

We chose the name Norah for our baby girl simply because we liked the sound of it. It’s strong yet feminine sounding and I like that it’s old fashioned and not super common these days. We also really liked the way it sounds in front of her middle name… Norah Dale

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SARAH Dec 30 at 11:21 am

I wish to continue with extended breast feeding till 2 years however, my milk supply went down at around 7 months postpartum because i was not able to get time to breast feed due to demands at work.

However, i wish to increase my breast milk supply so that we can continue till year two or even three.
Another set back is that i was put on night duty for four months. the shifts range between 2 to 3 nights which has really decreased my supply. but tomorrow will be my last night duty.

When i am at home i breast feed her as often as she wants.

Kindly advise on how to increase my supply.

Thank you.

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- Team Mama Natural Dec 30 at 1:00 pm
  
  Reach out to a local IBCLC who can help you come up with a plan specific to your body and baby’s needs.
  
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Heidi Jul 23 at 5:43 am

I liked it

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Liz Jun 8 at 12:09 pm

We chose the name Norah because it came up at a dinner party and we love Norah Jones’s music. After looking up the meaning of the name, we loved it even more. Norah means “light” and as our second baby, we loved the idea of her bringing more light to our family.

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Betsy Apr 11 at 7:51 pm

We found the name Norah about 3 weeks before I was due. We had culled through thousands of names it seems like, including Nora, but hadn’t found one we both liked. We were using a website that flashed names one after the other (tinder-esq i guess) just to get ideas, when we came across Norah. Like I said before, we had seen Nora before, even had a friend name her baby Nora about two months before us, but Norah felt like a completely different name to us. Funny to think how a simple addition of an extra letter really changed the name for us.

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