Nora is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1018 in 1999 with 20 recorded births. This places Nora in the top 20% 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. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 14,085 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.