Norah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #240 in 2025 with 195 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 202 births ranking #232. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,299 girls born was named Norah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Norah is a graceful spelling variant of Nora with the same classic roots and gentle feel. Its deeper meaning depends on which longer name family is intended.
The added h gives Norah a slightly older, literary appearance while preserving the same easy sound. It has grown with the wider return of elegant short vintage names.