Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: NUH-ruh, /ˈnɔːrə/, N AO R AH
Popularity Rank: #6,240
Norah is the Irish variation of the name Nora, which means 'light' or 'honour' in Gaelic. It is a popular name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.
Norah may be derived from Nor, a name whose meaning is Eyes.
The name Norah is of Irish origin. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Norah is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Bolivia, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NUH-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɔːrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AO R AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Norah is recorded 9,085 times globally, ranking it as the 6,240th most common name worldwide.
Norah is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 3,601 occurrences, making it the 919th most popular name in the country.
In Bolivia, the name Norah is found among 1 in every 440 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #919 | 1 : 803 |
| South Africa | #1,555 | 1 : 1,768 |
| Bolivia | #569 | 1 : 440 |
| United States of America | #5,246 | 1 : 3,849 |
| Nigeria | #2,590 | 1 : 3,258 |
| France | #4,013 | 1 : 3,928 |
| United Kingdom | #2,615 | 1 : 1,768 |
| Malaysia | #5,613 | 1 : 9,710 |
| Ireland | #873 | 1 : 528 |
| Kuwait | #2,648 | 1 : 3,963 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Norah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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