Nora is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #580 in 2012 with 73 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 616 births ranking #75. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 284.2%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 4,412 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.