Honora
- Pronunciation
- [Ho-no-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Honor
- Origin
- Irish
Honora Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,705 baby girls have been named Honora. The name peaked in 1919 with 28 US births that year (rank #1497). In 2024, ranked #4800 nationally — 3,303 places below its 1919 peak.
Top States for Honora
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Honora births are: New York (143), Pennsylvania (38), Massachusetts (16).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Honora
If you like Honora's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Honora's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Honora
Variant Forms
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Compare Honora to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Honora against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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