2nd Work Interview Meeting - eviltoast

I just wanna know, is it normal to go to an interview meeting the 2nd or 3rd time around for the same firm and same vacancy?

Basically, I first applied for an IT role earlier this year, wasn’t offered after attending, applied again a week ago and they are inviting me.

Is this a normal thing? Usually if the first time they see you and you don’t get the offer, they don’t try again with you.

I’m just hoping it won’t be awkward they’re like “Uh… I remember you, didn’t we interview you earlier in the year” sort of questions.

Thank you.