Nori
How to say it: NOR-ee · /ˈnɔri/
Japanese name with multiple possible meanings including 'rule, precedent' or 'nori seaweed'; also a diminutive of Norse-rooted names.
Nori was the 1,020th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 193 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #933 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,020 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 193 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,177 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #933 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 2020s Nori reached its highest point to date. Holding at its peak, it is anticipated to climb more.
What goes with it
Light and soft with a gentle ease, Nori travels well across languages. Yuna feels like a kindred match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nori is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Japanese.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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