Annora
A girl's name with 751 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Annora is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With 751 recorded U.S. births since 1919, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Annora ranks #3694 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Annora is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a medieval form of Honora, from honor, meaning 'honor' or 'dignity.' It was used in medieval England and Ireland, particularly in noble families.
Annora has the patina of a name found in old parish records and illuminated manuscripts. It predates the more common Nora and Honora, and for parents who love medieval English names — Elspeth, Margery, Isolde — Annora is a genuine antique with a sound that feels surprisingly fresh.
EtymologyShow more
Annora's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1919, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Annora has 751 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Annora climbed 4173 spots in the last 20 years — from #7867 to #3694.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 200 | #3764 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 443 | #4489 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 88 | #10275 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #4387 | — |
| 1930s | 5 | #4275 | — |
| 1920s | 5 | #4833 | — |
| 1910s | 5 | #4855 | — |
The Story of Annora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Annora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Annora are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Annora?
Only about 1 in every 87,805 babies born in 2024 was named Annora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 443 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Annora by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Annora per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1919–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | #3694 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3280 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4117 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3804 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3924 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3176 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2908 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2225 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3925 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4469 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5152 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6611 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8244 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6201 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7095 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9544 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11731 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10676 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8944 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–2024