Nora vs Rakesh

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

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Popularity Comparison

Nora Rank #22
Rakesh Rank #19,579

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #19579 for Rakesh.

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

Rakesh ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nora or Rakesh more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Rakesh at #19579 in the United States.

What do Nora and Rakesh mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Nora and Rakesh boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Rakesh is primarily a boy name.

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