Nori
Nori is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “Doctrine, rule, ceremony”, pronounced NOR-ee. It ranked #1196 in the United States in 2025, given to 193 babies, and peaked at #898 in 2023. Common nicknames: No, Rio.
How popular is Nori in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Nori mean, and where does it come from?
Nori is a Japanese element meaning rule, doctrine or ceremony, found in dozens of longer names — Noriko, Norio, Michinori — and used on its own as a short form. It is separately the Japanese word for the seaweed sheet that wraps sushi, which is what most English speakers think of first. American records hold it from 1950, and it entered the top thousand in 2022, arriving with the other short vowel-ending girls' names: Remi, Indy, Kai, Wren.
How is Nori used around the world?
Nori is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Nori?
Famous People Named Nori
- Noriko Awaya — Japanese singer, in the longer form
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Nori mean?
Nori is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Doctrine, rule, ceremony." Nori is a Japanese element meaning rule, doctrine or ceremony, found in dozens of longer names — Noriko, Norio, Michinori — and used on its own as a short form. It is separately the Japanese word for the seaweed sheet that wraps sushi, which is what most English speakers think of first.
How do you pronounce Nori?
Nori is pronounced NOR-ee. Common variations include Norie, Noriko, Nori.
Is Nori a girl name?
Yes, Nori is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include No, Rio.