Nora vs Alana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

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Nora Rank #22

Alana Rank #143

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #143 for Alana.

Is Nora or Alana more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Nora and Alana mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin).

Are Nora and Alana boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Alana is primarily a girl name.