Nora is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #119 in 2022 with 440 recorded births. This places Nora in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 616 births ranking #75. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,215.8%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 599 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.