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Anora
GirlLatin, English· “variant of Honora, honor”
- Meaning
- variant of Honora, honor
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- uh-NOR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,485
- US babies 2025
- 144
- Best rank
- #1,485 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Anora
Anora is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Honora, honor”.
Anora is a variant of Honora, from Latin honor, "honor." Honora was used in Ireland, where it was often shortened to Nora. Anora may also be linked to Annora, a medieval English form. It is said uh-NOR-uh, with the stress on the second syllable. The film Anora, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, has recently brought wider attention to the name. Nora, Honora and Annora are related names. Nora and Ana are possible short forms.
Popularity over time
Anora first appears in US Social Security records in 1923. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,485, and its highest count, 144 babies. Use has grown 162% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,992 in 2010 and #1,485 in 2025. Of the 1,204 US girls named Anora since records began, 47% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 532 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rivky, Dove, Junie, Jannah, and Alyana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Anora ranked highest in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #805 | 5 |
| Missouri | #945 | 5 |
| Georgia | #994 | 9 |
| North Carolina | #1069 | 8 |
| Florida | #1119 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Anora is usually pronounced uh-NOR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Anora
A few middle names that flow with Anora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anora mean?
Anora is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Honora, honor”.
What is the origin of the name Anora?
Anora has Latin and English roots. Anora is a variant of Honora, from Latin honor, "honor." Honora was used in Ireland, where it was often shortened to Nora.
Is Anora a popular name?
Not especially. Anora ranked #1,485 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Anora a boy or girl name?
Anora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Anora?
Anora is usually pronounced uh-NOR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings