Onora

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Pronounced oh-NOR-ah /oˈnɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Irish form of Honora — from the Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'Low

In 30 seconds: Honor; a woman of honor: Onora is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-NOR-ah').

Origin LowIrish, Latin

MeaningAn Irish form of Honora — from the Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'

U.S. rank (2025)#11667 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Onora is an Irish form of Honora — from the Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-NOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, honor at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Onora is an Irish form of Honora, from the Latin honor ('honor; esteem') — a lyrical, dignified name (said 'oh-NOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Honora — Irish form; Latin etymology

HonoraOnoraNora

NoraNonie

Honora— the source name

Nora— the short form

Leonora— a fellow -nora girls' name

Eleanora— a companion -nora girls' name

By meaningHonor

What does the name Onora mean?

Onora is an Irish form of Honora — Latin 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'.

How do you pronounce Onora?

It's said oh-NOR-ah /oˈnɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Onora a boy or girl name?

Onora is a girl's name.

How popular is Onora?

Onora is a very rare name in the U.S.