How Many People Are Named Anora?

Complete statistics for the name Anora: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anora
Very Rare
Cornish

Anora means 'light' in Cornish and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,047 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 315,224 Americans. The majority, 98%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,047
Living in US
1 in 315,224
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Cornish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Innovative
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,039
Worldwide Bearers
#36,417
Global Rank
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
13,392
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
3,355
🇮🇳 India
3,107
🇷🇺 Russia
399
🇺🇸 United States
178
🇵🇭 Philippines
101
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
82
🇲🇾 Malaysia
73
🇮🇩 Indonesia
69
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,047 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
1,043
Would be under 30 (98%)
11
Would be 30–60 (1%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,059 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anora Through the Generations

Anora has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 91 births. Today, there are 1,047 people named Anora living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic reflects its status as a contemporary name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 53
Texas 44
Florida 29
Georgia 19
New York 15
Washington 15
Pennsylvania 13
North Carolina 12
Michigan 6
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Anora

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anora's Cornish roots

📄 About the Name Anora

How Many People Have the Name Anora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,047 people in the United States currently share the name Anora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 315,224 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anora a Common or Rare Name?

Anora is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anora Mean?

Anora means "light" and comes from Cornish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anora Most Popular?

The name Anora reached peak popularity in 2021, with 91 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anora?

Approximately 1,047 people named Anora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,059. That works out to roughly 1 in 315,224 Americans.

Is Anora a rare name?

Anora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 315,224 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anora mean?

Anora means "light" and comes from Cornish origins.

Is Anora more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anora are male and 100% are female.

When was Anora most popular?

Anora peaked in 2021 with 91 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,047
All-Time Births1,059
1 in X1 in 315,224
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2021
World Rank#36,417
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.