Nora vs Zola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Girl #1,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"quiet, tranquil, peaceful"

Origin: Zulu/Bantu

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Nora Rank #22

Zola Rank #1,103

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #1103 for Zola.

Is Nora or Zola more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Zola at #1103 in the United States.

What do Nora and Zola mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Zola means "quiet, tranquil, peaceful" (Zulu/Bantu origin).

Are Nora and Zola boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Zola is primarily a girl name.