Noralee
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Honor; light
Origin: Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora
Popularity: Ranked #8221 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nora. Shares the meaning 'Honor; light.'
Similar names: nora, noraa, noralyn, noralynn, nofal, nooran, noran, novalee
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Noralee? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Noralee, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Noralee
What does the name Noralee mean?
Noralee means “Honor; light” 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 Noralee?
Noralee has Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora origin. The traditional meaning is “Honor; light”.
How popular is Noralee?
Noralee ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Noralee most popular?
Noralee peaked in 1925 with 20 babies registered that year.
Is Noralee a boy or girl name?
Noralee is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Noralees in registered births are female.
Is the name Noralee rising or falling in popularity?
Noralee has risen 2536 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10421 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Noralee been recorded?
Noralee appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1918 through 2025.