Nora
Meaning: Honor and light — dignity paired with radiance
Origin: Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #323
Total births: 513
History: Nora surged in the 2010s as a vintage name in Australia. Ibsen's Nora resonates in gender-equal Australia. Nora represents the revival of grandmother names with feminist heritage.
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| Current rank (2025) | #52 |
| Babies named Nora in 2025 | 128 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 513 |
| Peak year | 2025 (128 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #52 |
| Years in records | 2021–2025 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Nora
What does the name Nora mean?
Nora means “Honor and light — dignity paired with radiance” from Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora roots.
What is the origin of the name Nora?
Nora has Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora origin. The traditional meaning is “Honor and light — dignity paired with radiance”.
How popular is Nora in Australia?
Nora ranked #52 in Australia in 2025 — given to 128 babies that year.
When was Nora most popular?
Nora peaked in 2025 with 128 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Nora a boy or girl name?
Nora is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Noras in registered births are female.
How long has Nora been recorded in Australia?
Nora appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2021 through 2025.