Nur
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
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- Origin
- Arabic
Nur Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 613 baby girls have been named Nur. The name peaked in 2023 with 52 US births that year (rank #3165). In 2024, ranked #4728 nationally — 1,563 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Nur
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nur births are: New York (19), Pennsylvania (10), Georgia (5).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Nur
If you like Nur's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
3-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nur's exact length and starting letter: Nab, Nan, Nat, Ned, Nef.
Quick Facts About Nur
Variant Forms
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Compare Nur to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nur 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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