Norah

Meaning of Norah

Norah is a short form of Honora, which means honor.

Norah has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Norah

Norah has cooled off, slipping to #262 in 2025, down from a peak of #137 in 2017.

Notable people named Norah

• Norah Jones
  Singer and songwriter
• Norah O'Donnell
  Television news anchor
• Norah Vincent
  American writer and journalist
• Norah Lofts
  British author
• Norah Patten
  Irish scientist and astronaut

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Questions about the name Norah

What does the name Norah mean?

Norah means norah is a short form of honora, which means honor, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Norah a boy's or a girl's name?

Norah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Norah?

In 2025, Norah ranked #262 for girls, down from #223 the year before.

When was Norah most popular?

Norah peaked at #137 in 2017.