Name comparison · girl names
Nora vs. Norah
In 2025, Nora leads at #20 among U.S. girls' names, with Norah at #262. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Nora | Norah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #20 | #262 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,380 | 1,191 |
| All-time peak | #20 in 2025 | #136 in 2017 |
| Uniqueness score | 11 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#4) | Rhode Island (#120) |