Nori

Meaning of Nori

Nori can have different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Common meanings include "belief", "doctrine", or "seaweed".

Nori has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nori

After ranking as high as #900 in 2023, Nori has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nori

• Nori Peter
  Canadian ice hockey player
• Nori Aoki
  Japanese professional baseball player
• Nori Kasai
  Japanese ski jumper
• Nori Bucci
  American actress
• Nori Tsuruta
  Japanese voice actress

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Questions about the name Nori

What does the name Nori mean?

Nori means nori can have different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. common meanings include "belief", "doctrine", or "seaweed", and it comes from Japanese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nori?

Nori did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nori most popular?

Nori peaked at #900 in 2023.