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Zorah vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Zorah Rank #3,962
Nora Rank #22

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zorah or Nora more popular?

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

What do Zorah and Nora mean?

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

Are Zorah and Nora boy or girl names?

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

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