Nori
nor-ee
US Popularity:1824
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Seaweed, Ocean moss; Achievement; Law; Ceremony; Love
Nori is a lovely gender-neutral name of Japanese origin that can have a variety of meanings, depending on which kanji is used to write it. One literal meaning is "ocean moss," or more commonly, "seaweed." This can be a great way to encourage baby's connection to the sea. Some other translations include "achievement," "law," "ceremony," and "love," just to name a few. With such an array of definitions, baby can add as many as they like to the list, letting them define themselves more than anything or anyone else.
How Popular Is The Name Nori?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nori is currently #1371 on The Bump
Boy:Nori is currently #759 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Nori is currently #976 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nori is currently #1824 in U.S. births
Boy:Nori is currently #4817 in U.S. births
Girl:Nori is currently #1013 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#1013
in 2024
- 113
from 2023
Sources
Japanese Given Names by Ivona Barešová, pg. 70, pg. 91.
Behind the Name, Nori, April 2021
WordSense, nori
Britannica, laver, red algae, December 2017
Japanese Names .info, Nori
Japanese Names .info, Nori
Name Doctor, Nori
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