Nori
Nori is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Belief, doctrine, or seaweed (depending on the kanji characters used).
Origin and history
Nori is a Japanese name historically used as both an independent name and a element in compound names. In Western usage, it has also gained recognition as a diminutive for names like Eleanor or Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West. Its popularity in the U.S. has risen notably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,028 babies in the United States have been named Nori since 1880. It ranks #3225 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #967.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 85 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,040 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,482 |
Fun facts
- In Japanese, the meaning of Nori changes depending on the kanji used, representing concepts like law, doctrine, or ceremony.
- The name Nori has seen a significant surge in popularity in the U.S. since 2020.