Norah
Pronunciation: [ n-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Norah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 28 babies have been named Norah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,093 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,093
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Norah is also used as a girl name, ranked #223.
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About the Name Norah
Norah is a boy name .
Is Norah a boy or girl name? Norah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,093 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #223. Norah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Norah is currently ranked #17,093 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norah include Nor, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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