Nori Unisex

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNOR-ee / ˈnɔːri

Japanese; English

Meaning

Nori (Japanese) - to rule; Nori (English) - short form of names like Norbert

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese, Nori can refer to a character associated with governance or leadership. In English, it is often used as a diminutive or short form of longer names, reflecting a trend of using simpler, more approachable names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Norie
  • Nor
  • Nory

International Variants

  • Nori (Japanese)
  • Noé (French)

Famous people named Nori

Fictional characters named Nori

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nori was first seen in the United States in 2001. Nori has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Nori has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nori (2022)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20015
20065
201413
20159
201613
201711
201816
201919
202030
202123
202224
202324
202421