Norah
Girl name · 246 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Norah: 246 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 27 births in 2025.
Norah is a charming variant of Nora, itself a short form of Honora or Eleanor—roots that trace back to the Latin *honor*, meaning “honour” or “dignity,” and the Old French *Aliénor*, of debated origin. This graceful name was popularised in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has a timeless, gentle elegance. Famous bearers include the Grammy-winning jazz singer Norah Jones, known for her smoky voice and *Come Away with Me*, and the beloved American writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, who spelt hers with one ‘r.’ The name shares its etymological root with places like Honiton in Devon, though no major settlement bears the exact spelling
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202527 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #15427 babies
- Total births
- 246since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 31%vs prior 5y