Anora
How to say it: uh-NOR-uh · /əˈnɔrə/
Latin 'honor' via Irish Honora, also Persian 'pomegranate' - spotlighted by 2024 film Anora.
Anora was the 998th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 74% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #967 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #998 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,660 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +74% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #967 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all recorded use of Anora belongs to recent decades, peaking in the 2020s. The rise seems poised to extend beyond the present high.
What goes with it
Rounded and soft through three syllables, Anora feels calm and open. Oriana pairs beautifully alongside it.
Nicknames
- Ana
- Nora
- Ani
Honouring a Anora in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anora is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Good to know
- Anora is the title character of Sean Baker's 2024 film, Best Picture winner at the 97th Academy Awards
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