Nori

Nori is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 251 girls in the United States.

Nori at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nori

Nori belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nori first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #903 in 2023, and in 2024 251 babies received the name — 2,833 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nori in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#903 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Nori in 2024
251
Total since 1880
2,833

Nori in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#1809 in 2025
Babies named Nori in 2025
16
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nori mean?

The meaning of Nori is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nori a boy or girl name?

Nori is a girl name. In 2024, 251 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nori?

Nori comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nori?

Nori first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #903 in 2023, and 251 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].