Nora is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1392 in 1998 with 13 recorded births. This places Nora in the top 28% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 616 births ranking #75. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 31.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 22,244 girls born was named Nora. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Nora is a timeless short name with more than one classic route behind it. It is often linked either to honour through Honora or to the wider Eleanor family.
The name has had repeated waves of popularity because it feels simple, warm, and easy to picture at any age. Its old-fashioned charm has translated especially well into the modern era.