Compare two names
Norah and Nora side by side: Norah peaked in 2017 and Nora in 2025; in 2025 they were given to 1,191 and 6,386 babies.
Norah and Nora, year by year
Girls and boys together; Norah solid, Nora dashed.
| Norah | Nora | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,191 | 6,386 |
| Rank 2025 | #262 among girls’ names | #20 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 33,998 | 193,922 |
| Peak year | 2017 | 2025 |
| Girls | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Alive, estimated | 32,600 | 132,000 |
| Median age | 10 | 12 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.