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Anora
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Pronounced uh-NOR-uh /ΙΛnΙΛr.Ι/High
Meaning: honor, graceMedium
In 30 seconds: Anora is an English name meaning honor or grace, made famous by Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning film Anora (2024). A lyrical three-syllable name with romantic quality.
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Meaninghonor, grace
U.S. rank (2025)#1485 β Rising
2025 U.S. births144 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β 1,203
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Anora may be an elaboration of Honor or the Latin Honoria, meaning honor or grace. It gained major cultural attention through the 2024 film.
Anora saw a spike in interest following Sean Baker's 2024 film.
Did you know? Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival β the highest honor in cinema β meaning the name was heard by hundreds of millions when the award was announced.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name: Honoria β name etymology referenceSean Baker, Anora (2024) β reference for AnoraUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
HonoriaHonorNoraElnora
Nicknames
NorNorie
Famous Bearers
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Anora 'Ani' Mikheeva (fictional)Title protagonist of Sean Baker's Palme d'Or- and Best Picture-winning film Anora (2024), played by Mikey Madison.
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Frequently Asked
What does Anora mean?
Anora means honor or grace, likely derived from the Latin Honoria.
How do you pronounce Anora?
Anora is pronounced uh-NOR-uh (/ΙΛnΙΛr.Ι/), with three syllables.
Is Anora a girl's name?
Yes, Anora is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Anora?
Anora gained widespread attention after the 2024 film Anora won the Palme d'Or.