Nori
Nori is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “seaweed; rule, ceremony.”
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how do you pronounce Nori?
NOR-ee
where does the name Nori come from?
In Japanese, nori is the dried seaweed used in sushi and onigiri; as a name element it can also mean rule or ceremony.
In Japanese, Nori (海苔) refers to the edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine, or alternatively (典) can mean rule, ceremony, or precedent. North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, was nicknamed Nori, raising the name's profile in the West.
how popular is this name?
Nori has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 2 years since 2022. It peaked at #897 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #897 |
| 2022 | #930 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Nori fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Nori?
- Nori (nickname for North West, Kim Kardashian's daughter)
- Nori (The Hobbit dwarf character)
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what names go well with Nori?
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quick answers about Nori
What does the name Nori mean?
Nori means “seaweed; rule, ceremony”.
What is the origin of the name Nori?
Nori comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Nori?
Nori ranked #897 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data.
Is Nori a boy or girl name?
Nori is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Nori?
Nori is pronounced NOR-ee, with 2 syllables.
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