Nori - A very unique male name
Nori at a glance
Nori is ranked #2966 among boy baby names in 2025, with 12 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #2966 and first appeared on the charts in 2018.
- Rank in 2025
- #2966
- Births in 2025
- 12
- Peak year
- 2025 (#2966)
- First appeared
- 2018
- Popularity
- 1 in 122,190 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nori peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2966.
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Nori is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nori is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,417 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,521.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nori is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nori origin and meaning
Japanese, also a short form
Uncertain — in Japanese the meaning depends on kanji, and Nori is also used as a short form of names like Eleanor
Nori for boys is used from Japanese, where the meaning depends on the kanji chosen, and as a short form of longer names in English. No single meaning covers both uses. Its American data history from 2018 fits both a Japanese name and a nickname name.
Origin uncertain
Nori is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Nori, pop culture references for the name Nori and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nori
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nori, sorted by popularity.
Neymar / Nery / Namir / Nomar / Neri / Noor / Namari / Nymir / Nyaire / Nahmir /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2966 |
| 2022 | 4198 |
| 2018 | 3366 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1417 |
| New York | 1521 |
Even more about Nori
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Nori a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Nori?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
NOR-ee · /ˈnɔːri/
Pronunciation is NOR-ee in both uses, but stress varies.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2018, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
InternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
A short, gentle name with Japanese roots and nickname uses in English.
Worth knowing
- Will be heard as a short form of Nora or Eleanor, even for boys.
