Nori Unisex

Popularity: #700 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Japanese; Hebrew

Meaning

Japanese: 'my daughter'; Hebrew: 'light'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Nori can be a feminine name derived from various kanji characters. It is often associated with familial love and connection. In Hebrew, the name is linked to themes of brightness and illumination. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences.

Trend Summary

The name Nori has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

Nora, Cori, Zori, Tori, Lori, Dori, Kori

Variants

  • Norie
  • Noriko

International Variants

  • Nori (Japanese)
  • Nóri (Icelandic)

Famous people named Nori

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Fictional characters named Nori

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Sibling Suggestions

NinaMiraLilaSoraKira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nori was first seen in the United States in 1950. Nori has ranked as high as #1083 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 23
12%
CA 21
11%
NY 21
11%
PA 18
9%
GA 17
9%
OH 14
7%
MD 14
7%
NJ 12
6%
FL 11
6%
NC 11
6%
VA 10
5%
IL 8
4%
AZ 7
4%
AL 6
3%
TN 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19506
19539
19547
195512
195617
195710
195811
195913
196013
196117
196217
196312
196410
19658
19666
196710
19685
196910
19709
197110
197213
197310
19749
197510
19766
19779
19788
19799
19807
19819
19846
19858
19876
198810
19896
19906
19915
19927
19937
19975
19988
19995
200010
20019
200211
200311
200411
20058
200616
200717
200812
200920
201015
201118
201211
201329
2014102
2015134
2016168
2017153
2018161
2019249
2020198
2021252
2022290
2023296
2024251