Anna vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

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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
Nicknames
Nor

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #94 for Anna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Anna and Nora mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Anna and Nora boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.

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