Noura
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- Arabic
Noura Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,134 baby girls have been named Noura. The name peaked in 2024 with 92 US births that year (rank #2089). In 2024, ranked #2089 nationally.
Top States for Noura
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Noura births are: California (94), New York (52), Michigan (27).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Noura
If you like Noura's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Noura's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Noura
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuru | Swahili Unisexual Name Meaning "Light" Or "Born During The Day." | Female | African |
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Compare Noura to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Noura against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).