Naor
A Hebrew name meaning "light" or "shining".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Naor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naor today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naor births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,731
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Naor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naor from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naor
The name Naor is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "na'ar," which means "young man" or "boy." This name has been in use in the Jewish community for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Naor can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Genesis, Naor is mentioned as the grandfather of Abraham, the patriarchal figure of the Abrahamic religions. This suggests that the name has roots dating back to ancient times.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Naor. One of the earliest recorded was Naor ben Tohu, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
In the 13th century, Naor ben Yaakov was a prominent Jewish poet and philosopher from Spain. He was known for his works exploring the relationship between faith and reason, and his influence on Jewish thought during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain.
During the 19th century, Naor Moshe Chaim Luzzatto was an influential Italian Jewish scholar and writer. He was a prolific author and contributed to the study of Jewish mysticism and ethics.
In more recent times, Naor Gilon was an Israeli diplomat who served as the ambassador to Egypt in the 1980s. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the normalization of relations between Israel and Egypt.
Another notable figure was Naor Elhayani, an Israeli artist and sculptor who was active in the latter half of the 20th century. His works explored themes of identity, religion, and the human experience, and he is considered one of the most influential Israeli artists of his generation.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Naor. While the name has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been carried on and adopted by many across different eras and regions, reflecting its enduring significance and appeal.
People
Naor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Naor a common name?
We classify Naor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naor most popular?
The single biggest year for Naor was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naor is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Naor?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.