Nora vs Paisley

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
Nicknames
Nor

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Nora →

Popularity Comparison

Nora Rank #22
Paisley Rank #61

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #61 for Paisley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nora ___

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

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nora or Paisley more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Paisley at #61 in the United States.

What do Nora and Paisley mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nora and Paisley boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Paisley is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Paisley vs Nora Nora vs Emilia Nora vs Sadie Nora vs Grace Nora vs Reese
← Full profile: Nora ← Full profile: Paisley Browse all baby names