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Nori
OriginJapanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish
Meaning"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"
GenderGirl
About Nori
The name Nori peaked for girls at #903 in 2023. The name is most popular in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, and District of Columbia. Nori is occasionally used for boys in 2025.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Nori ranked #1196 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #903 in 2023, Nameberry popularity #857.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,966 | 102 | 57.1 |
| 2015 | #1,605 | 134 | 75.1 |
| 2016 | #1,392 | 168 | 94.8 |
| 2017 | #1,472 | 153 | 88.6 |
| 2018 | #1,397 | 161 | 94.6 |
| 2019 | #1,035 | 249 | 148.4 |
| 2020 | #1,174 | 198 | 122.5 |
| 2021 | #1,013 | 252 | 153.6 |
| 2022 | #933 | 290 | 176.8 |
| 2023 | #903 | 296 | 184.5 |
| 2024 | #1,013 | 251 | 154.9 |
| 2025 | #1,196 | 193 | 120.1 |
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- North "Nori" West (b. 2013)
daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Nori in pop culture
- Nori Sakurada
character in "Rozen Maiden"
- Nory Ryan
main character of the books "Nory Ryan's Song" and "Maggie's Door"
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