Norah is a distinctive choice, ranked #262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Norah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#262
US Rank #223
About the Name Norah
Norah is holding steady in the rankings at #262. It reached its peak of #232 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Norah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #223, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Norah
Unlikely. With around 183 UK babies named Norah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Norah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Norah has held a stable position around #262 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #232 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Norah is more popular in the US (#223) than in the UK (#262). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Norah appears in the US top 500 at #223 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
183
UK babies named Norah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Norah
Likely around 1 other Norah in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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