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Nora vs Zorah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zorah

Girl #3,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the bright place"

Origin: Hebrew (Tzorah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,962
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nora Rank #22
Zorah Rank #3,962

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #3962 for Zorah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nora or Zorah more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Nora and Zorah mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin).

Are Nora and Zorah boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Zorah is primarily a girl name.

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